Little How is in St. Ives and in Huntingdonshire district. PE27 6HU is located in the St Ives West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little How, St. Ives, PE27 6HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE27 6SR, PE27 6ST, PE27 6JJ, PE27 6SF, PE27 6FD, PE27 6TY, PE27 6HY, PE27 6SP, PE27 6HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE27 6HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.2% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 35% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 45.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 47.2% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 27.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 90.9% | 87% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 86.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 85.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little How was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% higher than the St Ives East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little How has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Ives East and the 283rd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Little How, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-11-15 | £267,368 |
| 20 Little How, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £266,200 | 2024-04-25 | £285,539 |
| 7 Little How, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-12-08 | £263,395 |
| 20 Little How, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-17 | £280,447 |
| 5 Little How, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-03-20 | £280,326 |
PE27 6HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndown Primary School Hill Rise , PE27 6SE | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatfields Primary School Nene Way , PE27 3WF | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Ramsey Road , PE27 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School Pig Lane , PE27 5QT | 2out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School Cambridge Square , Wyton-on-the-Hill PE28 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ivo Academy High Leys , PE27 6RR | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Leisure St Ives Outdoor Complex | One Leisure California Road | 362 yd | |
| Flaming Wok | 80 Ramsey Road | 773 yd | |
| All Saints Church | All Saints Church Green End | 998 yd | |
| Cafe Zest | One Leisure Indoor Westwood Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywain | The Haywain Constable Road | 1,076 yd | |
| Seven Wives | The Seven Wives, The Seven Wives Ramsey Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All dough pizza | 6 Pettis Road | 48 yd | |
| George's | 1 Lorna Court | 169 yd | |
| St Ives Fish & Chips | 13 Kings Hedges | 806 yd | |
| Pig-Cassos | Public House, The Seven Wives Ramsey Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorndown Primary School HILL RISE | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| One Leisure St Ives Outdoor CALIFORNIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| St Ivo School HIGH LEYS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Wheatfields Primary School WHEATFIELDS | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| St Ives Golf Club (Closed) Westwood Road | golf | 963 yd |
| One Leisure St Ives WESTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,062 yd |
| St Ives Town Football Club WESTBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 5.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.