Orthwaite is in Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE29 6XB is located in the The Stukeleys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Huntingdon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orthwaite, Huntingdon, PE29 6XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE29 6UZ, PE29 6UW, PE29 6UY, PE29 6GB, PE29 6UN, PE29 6UX, PE29 6GA, PE29 6US, PE29 6GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE29 6XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.8% | 35.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 44.9% | -13.1% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 59.1% | 49.8% | -9.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 10.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 PE29 6XB this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 8.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.7% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 33.3% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.7% | 90.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 83.9% | 78.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 12.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 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 | 83% | 78.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 11.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orthwaite was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Brampton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orthwaite has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Brampton and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Orthwaite, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2025-01-13 | £331,282 |
| 75 Orthwaite, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2024-06-28 | £233,071 |
| 80 Orthwaite, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-03 | £244,629 |
| 52 Orthwaite, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,450 | 2023-01-13 | £251,452 |
| 51 Orthwaite, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2022-12-19 | £285,868 |
PE29 6XB 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Academy Parkway , Hinchingbrooke Park PE29 6JA | 2out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stukeley Meadows Primary School Wertheim Way , PE29 6UH | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Primary School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Sallowbush Road , PE29 7LA | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School Buttsgrove Way , PE29 1PE | 2out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School St Peter's Road , PE29 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,408 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 | 2,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Istanbull | 1 Cromwell Drive | 608 yd | |
| Costa Coffee & Amigo Shop | Costa Coffee, Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Road | 658 yd | |
| Pausa | 9 St Margarets Way | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf Fine Indian Cuisine | 22 Halcyon Court | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 11 Stukeley Road | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Huntingdon) MARRIOTT HOTEL MARRIOTT HOTEL KINGFISHER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Cromwell Academy PARKWAY | grass pitches | 626 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.