Main Street is in Yaxley, Peterborough and in Huntingdonshire district. PE7 3LD 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 Main Street, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 3LB, PE7 3YZ, PE7 3LE, PE7 3LQ, PE7 3WT, PE7 3LG, PE7 3NJ, PE7 3YX, PE7 3YU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE7 3LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.3% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.7% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 PE7 3LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 21% | 21.5% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 59.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.7% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22% | 14.7% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 33.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 97.8% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 94% | 95.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 95.9% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Yaxley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Yaxley and the 140th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2024-09-20 | £319,252 |
| 203 Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-04-27 | £903,426 |
| 171 Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-12-11 | £625,846 |
| 169A Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2015-08-07 | £398,794 |
| 169 Main Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-06-25 | £427,638 |
PE7 3LD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE7 3LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 PE7 3LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxley Infant School Main Street , Yaxley PE7 3LU | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William de Yaxley Church of England Academy Landsdowne Road , Yaxley PE7 3JL | 2out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fourfields Community Primary School Bentley Avenue , Yaxley PE7 3ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Lakes Primary School Waterhouse Way , Hampton Gardens PE7 8SJ | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 5,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 5,245 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,758 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 | 3,784 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 4,641 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonino's Pizzeria Ltd | 149A Main Street | 227 yd | |
| Gorkha Kitchen Ltd | 124 - 126 Main Street | 278 yd | |
| Ascona Retail Ltd | 289 Broadway | 737 yd | |
| Sunny Cafe | Unit 1 Landsdowne Road | 999 yd | |
| Nostra Cafe | 11A, Broadway Shopping Centre Malting Square | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Association | 152 Main Street | 57 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | 179 Main Street | 57 yd | |
| Yaxley Football Club | Yaxley Football Club Leading Drove | 255 yd | |
| The Farmers | The Farmers, 200 Broadway | 654 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 210 Broadway | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East One Takeaway | 120 Main Street | 299 yd | |
| Cristianos | 99 Main Street | 413 yd | |
| Friar Tucks of East Anglia | 189 Broadway | 664 yd | |
| Star Kebab & Pizza | Unit 8 Landsdowne Road | 976 yd | |
| Happy Dragon | Unit 2 Landsdowne Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR | 9 - 11, Broadway Shopping Centre Malting Square | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leading Drove YAXLEY FOOTBALL CLUB YAXLEY FOOTBALL CLUB LEADING DROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Middletons Road Recreational Ground Middletons Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Queens Park Daimler Avenue | grass pitches | 946 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.