Wood End is in Bluntisham, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 3LE is located in the Holywell-cum-Needingworth 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 Wood End, Bluntisham, Huntingdon, PE28 3LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE28 3JH, PE28 3LF, PE28 3LG, PE28 3XH, PE28 3XS, PE28 3XW, PE28 3LX, PE28 3XL, PE28 3XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE28 3LE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 21.3% | 22.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 63.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 52.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.5% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 39.9% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96% | 95.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood End was 96.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% higher than the Holywell-cum-Needingworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood End has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Holywell-cum-Needingworth and the 119th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Towers Wood End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-05-07 | £520,085 |
| 42 Wood End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2023-10-27 | £275,531 |
| 39 Wood End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-12-19 | £449,605 |
| Broom Cottage, 52A Wood End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2022-12-19 | £584,980 |
| 53 Wood End, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-12-02 | £439,723 |
PE28 3LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 3LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School Colne Road , Bluntisham PE28 3NY | 2out of 4 | 713 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earith Primary School School Road , Earith PE28 3QB | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somersham Primary School Parkhall Road , PE28 3EU | 1out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell CofE Primary School Mill Way , Needingworth PE27 4TF | 4out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG | 3out of 4 | 5,303 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Cafe | 5 High Street | 585 yd | |
| The Lounge | Bluntisham Service Station Station Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | White Swan, 30 High Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Garden | White Swan, 30 High Street | 383 yd | |
| Bluntisham Fryer | Bluntisham Fryer, Bluntisham Service Station Station Road | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helen'S Primary School | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Bluntisham Village Hall & Recreation Ground Mill Lane | grass pitches | 693 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.