Cross Farm Close is in Hilton, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE28 9QJ is located in the Fenstanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Farm Close, Hilton, Huntingdon, PE28 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE28 9QN, PE28 9NF, PE28 9NE, PE28 9PE, PE28 9PG, PE28 9NP, PE28 9QT, PE28 9NL, PE28 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE28 9QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.3% | 49.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.9% 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 | 18.6% | 16.7% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.1% | 71.9% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 64.4% | 62.1% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 29.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around PE28 9QJ this area, 4.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 8.3% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 55.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 22.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 97.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 94.7% | 88.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 88.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Farm Close was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Fenstanton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cross Farm Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Fenstanton and the 147th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow House, 4 Cross Farm Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-06-01 | £830,470 |
| 1 Cross Farm Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2010-06-15 | £963,303 |
PE28 9QJ 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.
PE28 9QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE28 9QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendragon Community Primary School Varrier-Jones Drive , Papworth Everard CB23 3XQ | 3out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsworth CofE VA Primary School Broad End , Elsworth CB23 4JD | 3out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School School Lane , Fenstanton PE28 9JR | 2out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemingford Grey Primary School St Ives Road , Hemingford Grey PE28 9DU | 3out of 4 | 4,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godmanchester Bridge Academy 2 Butcher Drive , PE29 2NL | 3out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Public House, Prince Of Wales Potton Road | 419 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.