East Street is in Kimbolton, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 0HJ is located in the Kimbolton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Street, Kimbolton, Huntingdon, PE28 0HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE28 0HL, PE28 0HA, PE28 0HN, PE28 0HB, PE28 0HH, PE28 0JB, PE28 0HQ, PE28 0HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE28 0HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 19.9% | 31.9% | 12.0% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 50% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 4.9% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.2% | 53.9% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around PE28 0HJ this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 49.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 92.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% higher than the Alconbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Alconbury and the 175th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 East Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2025-03-11 | £242,500 |
| 29 East Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-04-25 | £211,893 |
| 26 East Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-08-30 | £652,197 |
| 1 Hush Court East Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-11-12 | £326,189 |
| 27 East Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2021-09-28 | £256,328 |
PE28 0HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE28 0HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton Primary Academy Newtown , Kimbolton PE28 0HY | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Staughton Primary Academy The Causeway , Great Staughton PE19 5BP | 3out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton School Kimbolton , PE28 0EA | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers | Shop, 16 High Street | 80 yd | |
| Crawfords | 15 High Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phaf Ltd | 4, Cromwell Court High Street | 110 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 243 yd |
| Kimbolton Cricket Club KIMBOLTON CRICKET CLUB KIMBOLTON CRICKET CLUB THRAPSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Kimbolton Town Colts Fc THE PARK THE PARK POUND LANE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Kimbolton Prep School HEADMASTERS HOUSE HEADMASTERS HOUSE TILBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 773 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.1% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.