Nelson Road is in Hartford, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE29 1SB is located in the Huntingdon East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Road, Hartford, Huntingdon, PE29 1SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE29 1SH, PE29 1RT, PE29 1RZ, PE29 1PD, PE29 1RS, PE29 1TB, PE29 1SQ, PE29 1SJ, PE29 1AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE29 1SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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% | 25.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 49.8% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 14.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 9.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 30.7% | -12.2% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 47.2% | 13.5% | 33.6% | 13.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 31.5% | 22.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 24.2% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 87.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 87.2% | 76.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 11.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 75.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.5% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.3% higher than the Huntingdon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Huntingdon East and the 101st highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% 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 Nelson Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-21 | £284,264 |
| 28 Nelson Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-12 | £240,479 |
| 22 Nelson Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-30 | £280,875 |
| 14 Nelson Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-09-06 | £308,642 |
| 7 Nelson Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2018-04-17 | £375,363 |
PE29 1SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Infant School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 4out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Junior School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 2out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School Buttsgrove Way , PE29 1PE | 2out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Primary School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Sallowbush Road , PE29 7LA | 3out of 4 | 917 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 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,799 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 | 390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ's Coffee Stop & Catering | Huntingdon Gymnastics Club Mayfield Road | 348 yd | |
| Geanna's | Bradbury House Mayfield Road | 420 yd | |
| HGFC Pop up Community Cafe | 27 Coneygear Road | 702 yd | |
| Dessert Central | 2 Oak Drive | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Protector | Lord Protector, Lord Protector Mayfield Road | 261 yd | |
| King of the Belgians | 27 Main Street | 516 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | Public House, The Barley Mow, 42 Main Street | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chippy | 58 Mayfield Road | 240 yd | |
| Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway | 60 Mayfield Road | 241 yd | |
| Tony's Takeaway | 3 Oak Drive | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Junior School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Spring Common School SPRING COMMON SCHOOL SPRING COMMON SCHOOL AMERICAN LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Sapley Road SAPLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Thongsley Fields Primary School BUTTSGROVE WAY | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Huntingdonshire Regional College CALIFORNIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK RIVERSIDE PARK RIVERSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 990 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.