California Road is in Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE29 1LX is located in the Huntingdon North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2006-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about California Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE29 1NB, PE29 1DJ, PE29 1ND, PE29 1NA, PE29 1DE, PE29 1NE, PE29 1DG, PE29 1DA, PE29 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE29 1LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE29 1LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 42.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 36.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 11% | 5.2% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.7% | 44.3% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 39.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 9.5% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 25.1% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 22.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.1% | 80% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 68.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 68.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 20.3% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 9.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 76.8% | 68.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 14% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.6% | 76.7% | -29.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 10.5% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around California Road was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 244.8% higher than the Huntingdon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
California Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Huntingdon East and the 54th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Shaftesbury Terrace California Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,995 | 2011-12-22 | £142,903 |
PE29 1LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Sallowbush Road , PE29 7LA | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School Buttsgrove Way , PE29 1PE | 2out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Primary School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Junior School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Infant School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's School St Peter's Road , PE29 7DD | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Common Academy American Lane , PE29 1TQ | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Central | 2 Oak Drive | 476 yd | |
| Dreamers Bar | Huntingdon Youth Centre, Sallowbush Road | 536 yd | |
| HGFC Pop up Community Cafe | 27 Coneygear Road | 714 yd | |
| CJ's Coffee Stop & Catering | Huntingdon Gymnastics Club Mayfield Road | 728 yd | |
| Wickes Building Supplies | 38 St Peters Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Protector | Lord Protector, Lord Protector Mayfield Road | 515 yd | |
| Huntingdon Youth Centre | Huntingdon Youth Club Sallowbush Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Takeaway | 3 Oak Drive | 486 yd | |
| Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway | 60 Mayfield Road | 551 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 58 Mayfield Road | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thongsley Fields Primary School BUTTSGROVE WAY | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Huntingdonshire Regional College CALIFORNIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 419 yd |
| Spring Common School SPRING COMMON SCHOOL SPRING COMMON SCHOOL AMERICAN LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Hartford Junior School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| One Leisure Huntingdon ST PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 793 yd |
| St Peters School ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Sapley Park Playing Fields SAPLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (St Peters Road) ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Huntingdon Tennis Centre HUNTINGDON TENNIS CLUB HUNTINGDON TENNIS CLUB ST PETERS ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,019 yd |
| Huntingdon Indoor Bowls Club ST. PETERS ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,063 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 | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.