Grass Yard is in Kimbolton, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 0HQ 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 Grass Yard, Kimbolton, Huntingdon, PE28 0HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE28 0HW, PE28 0HH, PE28 0HN, PE28 0JB, PE28 0HB, PE28 0JE, PE28 0HP, PE28 0HA, PE28 0HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE28 0HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.5% | 39% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 39.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 66.2% | 61.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 22.5% | 30.3% | 7.8% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
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 0HQ this area, 9.8% 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 18.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 48.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.4% | 92% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 85.4% | 84.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 85% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grass Yard was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Alconbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grass Yard has the 17th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Alconbury and the 117th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Grass Yard, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-08-15 | £189,080 |
| 3 Grass Yard, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-01-20 | £220,000 |
| The Old School Grass Yard, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2021-09-15 | £774,411 |
| 9 Grass Yard, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2018-11-22 | £779,762 |
| 4 Grass Yard, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-10-26 | £236,538 |
PE28 0HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PE28 0HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton Primary Academy Newtown , Kimbolton PE28 0HY | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Staughton Primary Academy The Causeway , Great Staughton PE19 5BP | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eileen Wade Primary School High Street , Upper Dean PE28 0ND | 3out of 4 | 5,457 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton School Kimbolton , PE28 0EA | - not rated | 436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfords | 15 High Street | 173 yd | |
| Olivers | Shop, 16 High Street | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phaf Ltd | 4, Cromwell Court High Street | 259 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton School | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Kimbolton Cricket Club KIMBOLTON CRICKET CLUB KIMBOLTON CRICKET CLUB THRAPSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Kimbolton Town Colts Fc THE PARK THE PARK POUND LANE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Kimbolton Prep School HEADMASTERS HOUSE HEADMASTERS HOUSE TILBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 570 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.