The Paddocks is in Woodhurst, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 3GA is located in the Warboys 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 The Paddocks, Woodhurst, Huntingdon, PE28 3GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE28 3BA, PE28 3BG, PE28 3BW, PE28 3BU, PE28 3BN, PE28 3BL, PE28 3BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE28 3GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE28 3GA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.9% | 24.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 61.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3GA this area, 9.3% 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 | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 40.9% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96% | 92.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Hemingford Grey & Houghton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Paddocks has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hemingford Grey & Houghton and the 154th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.
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 The Paddocks, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2018-02-22 | £520,320 |
| 3 The Paddocks, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2017-09-25 | £572,660 |
| 1 The Paddocks, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2006-05-26 | £694,184 |
| 2 The Paddocks, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2006-02-10 | £577,075 |
| 3 The Paddocks, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2005-09-14 | £594,542 |
PE28 3GA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatfields Primary School Nene Way , PE27 3WF | 3out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndown Primary School Hill Rise , PE27 6SE | 3out of 4 | 3,843 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 | 4,075 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Junior School Ramsey Road , PE27 5RG | 3out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Infant and Nursery School Pig Lane , PE27 5QT | 2out of 4 | 4,495 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 | 4,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall School 117 High Street , Somersham PE28 3EH | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.