Princes Street is in Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE29 3PA is located in the Huntingdon North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princes Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE29 3PT, PE29 3LE, PE29 3PS, PE29 3NR, PE29 3PN, PE29 3LD, PE29 3AX, PE29 3AQ, PE29 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE29 3PA is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 45.7% | 46.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 3PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 54.2% | 56.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 30% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 47% | 45% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 38.7% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 14.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 12.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 44.9% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 84.8% | 83.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 73.5% | 65.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 19.9% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73% | 65% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 10.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 7.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 578.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 581.1% higher than the Brampton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Brampton and the 5th highest crime rate of 572 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 219.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Princes Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £257,804 | 2020-06-17 | £287,388 |
| 1-4 The Garden House Princes Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2018-09-05 | £616,744 |
| 10 Princes Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-10-06 | £314,490 |
| The Walks Princes Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-06-05 | £49,016 |
PE29 3PA 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 | 153 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Federation Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Junior School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Infants School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Primary School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godmanchester Community Academy Park Lane , Godmanchester PE29 2AG | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godmanchester Primary School Park Lane , Godmanchester PE29 2AG | - not rated | 1,211 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 | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School St Peter's Road , PE29 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdonshire Regional College California Road , PE29 1BL | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Further education | 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 | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Common School American Lane , PE29 1TQ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School 36 Mayfield Road , Hartford PE29 1NL | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Learner Centre School Lane , Hartford PE29 1XX | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Springfields Special School Thames Road , PE29 1QW | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Restaurant | 6 Market Hill | 58 yd | |
| Huntingdon Town Council | Town Hall, Market Hill | 70 yd | |
| SIZZLE SHACK LIMITED | 51A High Street | 92 yd | |
| Olmo Lounge | 123 High Street | 128 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 41 High Street | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Inn | Public House, Market Inn Market Hill | 64 yd | |
| The Falcon Tavern | 10 Market Hill | 81 yd | |
| Huntingdon Pool and Snooker Club | St Benedicts Court, St Benedicts Court High Street | 95 yd | |
| The George Hotel | The George George Street | 167 yd | |
| Sandford House | The Sandford House Hotel, The Sandford House Hotel George Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doge Sushi | 8 All Saints Passage | 59 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 16 All Saints Passage | 60 yd | |
| Bus Station Kiosk | Bus Station Princes Street | 97 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 1A Newtons Court | 178 yd | |
| Platters | 35A High Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 113 High Street | 110 yd | |
| Euro Shop | 2 - 3 George Street | 144 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 13 St Germain Walk | 276 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | J Sainsbury Plc St Germain Walk | 299 yd | |
| Essential Supermarket Ltd | 77 High Street | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Tennis Centre HUNTINGDON TENNIS CLUB HUNTINGDON TENNIS CLUB ST PETERS ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Riverside Park RIVERSIDE PARK RIVERSIDE PARK RIVERSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Huntingdon Indoor Bowls Club ST. PETERS ROAD | indoor bowls | 940 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (St Peters Road) ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| One Leisure Huntingdon ST PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 6.7% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.