Banks End is in Wyton, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 2AA is located in the Hemingford Grey & Houghton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banks End, Wyton, Huntingdon, PE28 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE28 2AA is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 45% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 55% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 | 20.1% | 23.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 41.6% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 17.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 11.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 34.7% | 33.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 39.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 21.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 21.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 21.9% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 95.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 88.7% | 88.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 87.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banks End was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Fenstanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banks End has the 10th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fenstanton and the 248th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Willow Walk Park Homes Banks End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-07-02 | £102,607 |
| The Willows Banks End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-07-27 | £681,130 |
| Shortacre Banks End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-01-27 | £522,293 |
| The Willows Banks End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2021-04-22 | £697,809 |
| Mill House Restaurant Banks End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £3,192,719 | 2019-02-22 | £3,533,898 |
PE28 2AA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE28 2AA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 4out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Primary School Chapel Lane , Houghton PE28 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Infant School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Junior School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 2out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School Buttsgrove Way , PE29 1PE | 2out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School Cambridge Square , Wyton-on-the-Hill PE28 2JB | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's School St Peter's Road , PE29 7DD | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ivo Academy High Leys , PE27 6RR | 3out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Common Academy American Lane , PE29 1TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Marina Social Club | Hartford Marina Banks End | 237 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd | Dobbies Garden Centre Banks End | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hartford Mill | Hartford Marina Banks End | 237 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 | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.8% |
| 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 | 10.2% |
| Median download speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.