Main Street is in Winwick, Huntingdon and in South Cambridgeshire district. PE28 5PN is located in the Alconbury 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 Main Street, Winwick, Huntingdon, PE28 5PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE28 5PX, PE28 5PP, PE28 5PR, PE28 5PW, PE28 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE28 5PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PE28 5PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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 | 22.5% | 21.1% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 63.7% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 43.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 40.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 14% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 12.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 44.2% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 88.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 88.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% higher than the Alconbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 36th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Alconbury and the 284th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Vicarage Main Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2015-05-28 | £1,207,951 |
| The Cottage Main Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 1996-12-20 | £475,676 |
PE28 5PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE28 5PN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Gidding CofE Primary School Main Street , Great Gidding PE28 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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.