Poplar Close is in Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE29 7BP 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 Poplar Close, Huntingdon, PE29 7BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE29 7BS, PE29 7BW, PE29 7AL, PE29 7AN, PE29 1DE, PE29 1DG, PE29 7AX, PE29 7AY, PE29 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE29 7BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 52.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 7BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 43.7% | 44.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 39.7% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 5.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.7% | 49.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 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 7BP this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 29% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 13.1% | -9.0% | 33.8% | -20.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 1.9% | -5.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.4% | 87.9% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 82.8% | 68.2% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 23.4% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 68% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 13% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 11.2% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Close was 126.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 188.1% higher than the Huntingdon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Huntingdon East and the 68th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Poplar Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2023-12-20 | £183,546 |
| 10 Poplar Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-24 | £177,654 |
| 18 Poplar Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-04-03 | £192,583 |
| 6 Poplar Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-06-06 | £223,024 |
| 13 Poplar Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2012-10-26 | £200,979 |
PE29 7BP 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Nursery School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 4out of 4 | 506 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 | 219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingdon Primary School Ambury Road , PE29 1AD | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School Buttsgrove Way , PE29 1PE | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Junior School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 2out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Infant School Mayfield Crescent , Hartford PE29 1UL | 4out of 4 | 999 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 | 587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinchingbrooke School Brampton Road , PE29 3BN | 3out of 4 | 2,327 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 | 686 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamers Bar | Huntingdon Youth Centre, Sallowbush Road | 390 yd | |
| Dessert Central | 2 Oak Drive | 456 yd | |
| Wickes Building Supplies | 38 St Peters Road | 584 yd | |
| Bensons for Beds | Street Record Windover Road | 784 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | The Servery, 14 Windover Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Youth Centre | Huntingdon Youth Club Sallowbush Road | 390 yd | |
| Lord Protector | Lord Protector, Lord Protector Mayfield Road | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Takeaway | 3 Oak Drive | 465 yd | |
| Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway | 60 Mayfield Road | 715 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 58 Mayfield Road | 720 yd | |
| Curry Hut | 4 Alms Close | 918 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Fine Indian Cuisine | 22 Halcyon Court | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdonshire Regional College CALIFORNIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 399 yd |
| Thongsley Fields Primary School BUTTSGROVE WAY | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Spring Common School SPRING COMMON SCHOOL SPRING COMMON SCHOOL AMERICAN LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| One Leisure Huntingdon ST PETERS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| St Peters School ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Hartford Junior School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (St Peters Road) ST. PETERS ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Huntingdon Tennis Centre HUNTINGDON TENNIS CLUB HUNTINGDON TENNIS CLUB ST PETERS ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Huntingdon Indoor Bowls Club ST. PETERS ROAD | indoor bowls | 934 yd |
| Sapley Park Playing Fields SAPLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.