Humber Drive is in Yaxley, Peterborough and in Huntingdonshire district. PE7 3QB is located in the Yaxley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Humber Drive, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 3DT, PE7 3GJ, PE7 3AU, PE7 3GG, PE7 3QY, PE7 3ZT, PE7 3BF, PE7 3QT, PE7 3ZS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 3QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 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 vicinity of PE7 3QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 18.7% | 24.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 60.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 63.6% | 49.7% | -13.9% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 40.9% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 PE7 3QB this area, 9% 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 | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 18.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 17.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 39.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 90.5% | 89.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 90.2% | 88.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Humber Drive was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Yaxley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Humber Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Yaxley and the 174th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Humber Drive, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £411,500 | 2022-05-20 | £432,330 |
| 12 Humber Drive, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-20 | £456,566 |
| 18 Humber Drive, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-07-05 | £428,274 |
| 3 Humber Drive, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2018-10-02 | £419,437 |
| 18 Humber Drive, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2017-10-04 | £323,033 |
PE7 3QB 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourfields Community Primary School Bentley Avenue , Yaxley PE7 3ZT | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William de Yaxley Church of England Academy Landsdowne Road , Yaxley PE7 3JL | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yaxley Infant School Main Street , Yaxley PE7 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Lakes Primary School Waterhouse Way , Hampton Gardens PE7 8SJ | - not rated | 2,161 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 | 1,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,554 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 | 2,574 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 3,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostra Cafe | 11A, Broadway Shopping Centre Malting Square | 651 yd | |
| Sunny Cafe | Unit 1 Landsdowne Road | 708 yd | |
| Ascona Retail Ltd | 289 Broadway | 952 yd | |
| Gorkha Kitchen Ltd | 124 - 126 Main Street | 966 yd | |
| Antonino's Pizzeria Ltd | 149A Main Street | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmers | The Farmers, 200 Broadway | 559 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 210 Broadway | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friar Tucks of East Anglia | 189 Broadway | 550 yd | |
| Golden gate | 8, Broadway Shopping Centre Malting Square | 663 yd | |
| Wongs fish n chips | 14, Broadway Shopping Centre Malting Square | 670 yd | |
| Happy Dragon | Unit 2 Landsdowne Road | 706 yd | |
| Star Kebab & Pizza | Unit 8 Landsdowne Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR | 9 - 11, Broadway Shopping Centre Malting Square | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fourfields Community Primary School BENTLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Queens Park Daimler Avenue | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Middletons Road Recreational Ground Middletons Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 784 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.