Croft Way is in Hampton Hargate, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE7 8BL 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croft Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 8BA, PE7 8BH, PE7 8BW, PE7 8BP, PE7 8BG, PE7 8BB, PE7 8BN, PE7 8BS, PE7 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 8BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.8% | 47.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 24.8% | 28.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 58.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 65.3% | 59.4% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 33.1% | 8.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around PE7 8BL this area, 8.9% 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 | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 4.9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 40.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.2% | 78.8% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 86.8% | 81.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 80.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.3% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Way was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Hampton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Croft Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hampton Vale and the 178th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Croft Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-03-31 | £385,662 |
| 10 Croft Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2021-02-26 | £448,547 |
| 10 Croft Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2017-07-07 | £466,287 |
| 9 Croft Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-11-01 | £333,993 |
| 7 Croft Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2002-08-30 | £431,844 |
PE7 8BL 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 student residents living in PE7 8BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,169 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,780 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 | 723 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 | 1,039 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 4,457 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharanis | 56 Hargate Way | 199 yd | |
| Chimes Coffee Shop | Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill | 236 yd | |
| The Swans Club | Hampton Hargate Primary School, Hargate Way | 341 yd | |
| Sarah's Kitchen | St Edmunds Court, St Edmunds Walk | 358 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 19a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Tree Farm | 2 Kempley Close | 904 yd | |
| The Hampton | Brewers Fayre, Ashbourne Road | 974 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Ashbourne Road | 974 yd | |
| The Moorhen | The Moorhen, 358 West Lake Avenue | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 199 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 8a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 475 yd | |
| Sub Xpress | Unit 8c, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 478 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 522 yd | |
| Hamptons Plaice | 4 Stewartby Avenue | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 467 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | Eagle Way | 482 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 522 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 310 yd |
| Hampton College EAGLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Vivacity Premier Fitness UNIT 3 UNIT 3 HADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Hampton Gardens School HARTLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,043 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.