Kestrel Close is in Hartford, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE29 1XD 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 Kestrel Close, Hartford, Huntingdon, PE29 1XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE29 1YY, PE29 1XB, PE29 1XE, PE29 1UX, PE29 1UY, PE29 1XF, PE29 1LR, PE29 1YU, PE29 1ZA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE29 1XD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 25.1% | 35.7% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 50% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87%) 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 | 52.7% | 57.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 29.5% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 16% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 35.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 92.7% | 77.4% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 11.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 78% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Close was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Huntingdon East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Kestrel Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Huntingdon East and the 6th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Kestrel Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-05-19 | £280,476 |
| 3 Kestrel Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-07-05 | £434,020 |
| 26 Kestrel Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-07-03 | £201,200 |
| 37 Kestrel Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-13 | £139,636 |
| 33 Kestrel Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-04-14 | £189,030 |
PE29 1XD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School Buttsgrove Way , PE29 1PE | 2out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Infant School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Junior School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Sallowbush Road , PE29 7LA | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Primary School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 3,607 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 | 1,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGFC Pop up Community Cafe | 27 Coneygear Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley Mow | Public House, The Barley Mow, 42 Main Street | 742 yd | |
| King of the Belgians | 27 Main Street | 798 yd | |
| Lord Protector | Lord Protector, Lord Protector Mayfield Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway | 60 Mayfield Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 58 Mayfield Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field, Sapley Road SAPLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Sapley Park Playing Fields SAPLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Thongsley Fields Primary School BUTTSGROVE WAY | grass pitches | 988 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.