Coulson Way is in Alconbury, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 4WU is located in the Alconbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coulson Way, Alconbury, Huntingdon, PE28 4WU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE28 4EF, PE28 4DU, PE28 4DS, PE28 4ED, PE28 4EG, PE28 4DY, PE28 4DT, PE28 4EB, PE28 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE28 4WU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 23.6% | 29.9% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 50.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 59.5% | 49% | -10.5% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.8% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21% | 15.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 19.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.2% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 26.2% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.8% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 88% | 93.5% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 1.5% | -6.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 93.2% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coulson Way was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% higher than the Alconbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coulson Way has the 39th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Alconbury and the 244th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 136.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Coulson Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2025-02-26 | £342,480 |
| 4 Coulson Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-07-24 | £425,150 |
| 20 Coulson Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2019-11-01 | £424,560 |
| 16 Coulson Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2018-04-30 | £330,900 |
| 21 Coulson Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-05-17 | £407,643 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alconbury CofE Primary School School Lane , Alconbury PE28 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ermine Street Church Academy 2 Swynford Road , PE28 4XG | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School Wennington Road , Abbots Ripton PE28 2LT | 3out of 4 | 5,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House Hotel | The Manor House Hotel, The Manor House Hotel Chapel Street | 196 yd | |
| Alconbury Sports & Social Club | Alconbury Sports And Social Club, Alconbury Sports And Social Club Great North Road | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alconbury Sports And Social Club GREAT NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 569 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.