Hyholmes is in Bretton, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE3 8LN is located in the Bretton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Peterborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hyholmes, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE3 8LQ, PE3 8LH, PE3 8LG, PE3 8LL, PE3 8LJ, PE3 8JA, PE3 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE3 8LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PE3 8LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 20.7% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 61.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 47.2% | 42.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 39.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 38.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 20.9% | 15.0% | 3.1% | 17.8% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.7% | 66.7% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 87.4% | 75% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 14.1% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 74.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 19.6% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.6% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hyholmes was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Bretton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hyholmes has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bretton and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Hyholmes, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2022-05-09 | £354,640 |
| 65 Hyholmes, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2020-02-28 | £314,882 |
| 59 Hyholmes, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-06-26 | £296,095 |
| 68 Hyholmes, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2017-01-11 | £375,428 |
| 68 Hyholmes, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-11-11 | £339,789 |
PE3 8LN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE3 8LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 127 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eyrescroft Primary School Eyrescroft , Bretton PE3 8EZ | 2out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Watergall Watergall , Bretton PE3 8NX | 2out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Tollgate , Bretton PE3 9XD | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Primary School Brigstock Court , PE3 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlees Primary School Ashton Road , Westwood PE3 7ER | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 2out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Mellows Village College Helpston Road , Glinton PE6 7JX | 4out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 2out of 4 | 4,720 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 4,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 218 Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PB | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remstonekitchen | 6 Pyramid Centre | 754 yd | |
| Orthopaedics & Spine Spec Hosp | 1 Stirling Way | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxcart | The Oxcart, Oxclose | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 3 Bretton Centre, Flaxland | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watergall School WATERGALL | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Peterborough Lions Rufc BRETTON PARK BRETTON PARK FLAXLAND | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Bretton Woods Community School (Closed) Flaxlands | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,010 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.