Capthorne Close is in Hampton Hargate, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE7 8DA 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 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Capthorne Close, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 8DS, PE7 8DP, PE7 8DN, PE7 8BQ, PE7 8BN, PE7 8HA, PE7 8DW, PE7 8BJ, PE7 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE7 8DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE7 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.1% | 59.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 20.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 49% | 47.2% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.4% | 11.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 28.3% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 11% | 9.0% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 87.1% | 68% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 69.8% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 16.2% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 69.8% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 8.4% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capthorne Close was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.2% higher than the Hampton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Capthorne Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hampton Vale and the 74th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Capthorne Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-08-25 | £124,933 |
| 20 Capthorne Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2018-12-20 | £113,239 |
| 20 Capthorne Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,131 | 2016-10-28 | £99,447 |
PE7 8DA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,219 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 | 1,374 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,747 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 | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 4,551 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,820 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 | 68 yd | |
| The Swans Club | Hampton Hargate Primary School, Hargate Way | 169 yd | |
| Chimes Coffee Shop | Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill | 459 yd | |
| Sarah's Kitchen | St Edmunds Court, St Edmunds Walk | 557 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 19a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorhen | The Moorhen, 358 West Lake Avenue | 937 yd | |
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 68 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 8a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 696 yd | |
| Sub Xpress | Unit 8c, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 699 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 738 yd | |
| Hamptons Plaice | 4 Stewartby Avenue | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | Eagle Way | 649 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 685 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 738 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 98 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 105 yd |
| Hampton College EAGLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.