Broadway is in Farcet, Peterborough and in Huntingdonshire district. PE7 3AY is located in the Yaxley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadway, Farcet, Peterborough, PE7 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 3BB, PE7 3BA, PE7 3BQ, PE7 3AA, PE7 3AL, PE7 3BG, PE7 3BT, PE7 3AQ, PE7 3AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE7 3AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.2% | 26.5% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 46.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 14.7% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 40.6% | 36.8% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 40.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 21.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 16.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 20.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 94.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 94.8% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.1% higher than the Yaxley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway has the 4th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Yaxley and the 51st highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% 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 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2025-01-30 | £164,040 |
| 53 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-10-16 | £376,025 |
| 20 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2023-10-02 | £286,842 |
| 6 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-08-14 | £244,853 |
| 63 Broadway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-20 | £252,250 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farcet CofE (C) Primary School St Mary's Street , Farcet PE7 3AR | - not rated | 545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farcet CofE (C) Primary School St. Marys Street , Farcet PE7 3AR | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Lakes Primary School Waterhouse Way , Hampton Gardens PE7 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Primary School Oakdale Avenue , Stanground PE2 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Aqua Drive , Hampton Water PE7 8QL | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanground College Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 4,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton School Orton Goldhay , PE2 5SD | - not rated | 4,082 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 4,136 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Hall School Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN | - not rated | 4,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey at Amazon | 1 Flaxley Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Club RAOB | Farcet R A O B Working Mens Club, 1 Cross Street | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farcet Recreation Ground SPRING DRIVE | grass pitches | 358 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 | 94.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.0% |
| 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.