Hartford Hill is in Wyton, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 2DS is located in the Hemingford Grey & Houghton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartford Hill, Wyton, Huntingdon, PE28 2DS 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. The local area around PE28 2DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 38.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 49.6% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 8.5% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88%) 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 | 60.6% | 48.8% | -11.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 39.2% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2DS this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 9.7% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 26% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 31.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 93.4% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 89.5% | 90.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 89.5% | 90.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartford Hill was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Hemingford Grey & Houghton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hartford Hill has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hemingford Grey & Houghton and the 150th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hartford Hill Cottage Hartford Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-05-24 | £383,265 |
| 1 Hartford Hill Cottage Hartford Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2015-10-02 | £354,864 |
| 2 Hartford Hill Cottage Hartford Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-09-26 | £403,887 |
| 2 Hartford Hill Cottage Hartford Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2004-07-30 | £417,665 |
| 2 Hartford Hill Cottage Hartford Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,950 | 2000-02-18 | £394,182 |
PE28 2DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 2DS 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 | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 4out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School Cambridge Square , Wyton-on-the-Hill PE28 2JB | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School Buttsgrove Way , PE29 1PE | 2out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Primary School Chapel Lane , Houghton PE28 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Infant School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Junior School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 2out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ivo Academy High Leys , PE27 6RR | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 5,446 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 | 3,045 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.