Highclere Road is in Hampton Hargate, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE7 8AQ is located in the Hargate and Hempsted electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highclere Road, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 8AH, PE7 8EF, PE7 8AG, PE7 8AJ, PE7 8AL, PE7 8GD, PE7 8EH, PE7 8AB, PE7 8GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 8AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.2% | 49.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 27.9% | 29% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 58% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 61% | 50.3% | -10.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 28.5% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 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 | 8.2% | 13.5% | 5.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 10.4% | -12.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 22.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 31.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.9% | 89.2% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 89.3% | 82.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 83.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highclere Road was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% lower than the Fletton and Woodston average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Highclere Road has the lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Fletton and Woodston and the 16th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Highclere Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2021-04-07 | £325,017 |
| 3 Highclere Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-07-03 | £387,459 |
| 1 Highclere Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2016-12-02 | £275,829 |
| 5 Highclere Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-01-19 | £360,051 |
| 15 Highclere Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-06-06 | £195,791 |
PE7 8AQ 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 | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Lakes Primary School Waterhouse Way , Hampton Gardens PE7 8SJ | - not rated | 1,542 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 | 1,295 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 5,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 722 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,330 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa at Next | Unit 20A, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 298 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe (Instore) | Unit 1, The Serpentine Green S, The Serpentine | 319 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 19a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 416 yd | |
| Chimes Coffee Shop | Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill | 454 yd | |
| Maharanis | 56 Hargate Way | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hampton | Brewers Fayre, Ashbourne Road | 838 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Ashbourne Road | 838 yd | |
| Mulberry Tree Farm | 2 Kempley Close | 915 yd | |
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go | The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 424 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 8a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 449 yd | |
| Sub Xpress | Unit 8c, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 459 yd | |
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 617 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 1 Eldern | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 416 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 424 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | Eagle Way | 822 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Vivacity Premier Fitness UNIT 3 UNIT 3 HADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Hampton College EAGLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.