The Sycamores is in Bluntisham, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 3XW 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 The Sycamores, Bluntisham, Huntingdon, PE28 3XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE28 3XH, PE28 3LF, PE28 3XL, PE28 3XN, PE28 3JH, PE28 3XJ, PE28 3LE, PE28 3LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE28 3XW is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 48.3% | 46.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 3XW 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 | 28.4% | 23% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 61.5% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 50.5% | 53% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3XW this area, 9.2% 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 | 12.8% | 9.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 19.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 22.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.3% | 94.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sycamores was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Holywell-cum-Needingworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Sycamores has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Holywell-cum-Needingworth and the 219th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Sycamores, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-03-28 | £393,542 |
| 36 The Sycamores, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-01-13 | £394,872 |
| 26 The Sycamores, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-06-25 | £501,601 |
| 31 The Sycamores, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2023-10-09 | £381,699 |
| 36 The Sycamores, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-02-08 | £370,153 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate 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 | 546 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earith Primary School School Road , Earith PE28 3QB | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somersham Primary School Parkhall Road , PE28 3EU | 1out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell CofE Primary School Mill Way , Needingworth PE27 4TF | 4out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Over Primary School Long Furlong , Over CB24 5PG | 3out of 4 | 5,467 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 | 3,085 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 | 718 yd | |
| The Lounge | Bluntisham Service Station Station Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | White Swan, 30 High Street | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Garden | White Swan, 30 High Street | 495 yd | |
| Bluntisham Fryer | Bluntisham Fryer, Bluntisham Service Station Station Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helen'S Primary School | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Bluntisham Village Hall & Recreation Ground Mill Lane | grass pitches | 590 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.