Hargate Way is in Hampton Hargate, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE7 8DS 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 Hargate Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 8HA, PE7 8DA, PE7 8DL, PE7 8BJ, PE7 8BQ, PE7 8BN, PE7 8BS, PE7 8DE, PE7 8DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE7 8DS 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 8DS, 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 Hargate Way 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.
Hargate Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Hargate Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-13 | £364,537 |
| 56 Hargate Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-11-25 | £284,899 |
| Flat 4 82 Hargate Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-04-30 | £97,959 |
| 82 Hargate Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-08-12 | £136,291 |
| 44 Hargate Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-08-06 | £309,417 |
PE7 8DS 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 | 57 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,268 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 | 1,318 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,819 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 | 827 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 | 1,237 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,881 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 | 9 yd | |
| The Swans Club | Hampton Hargate Primary School, Hargate Way | 142 yd | |
| Chimes Coffee Shop | Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill | 429 yd | |
| Sarah's Kitchen | St Edmunds Court, St Edmunds Walk | 503 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 19a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorhen | The Moorhen, 358 West Lake Avenue | 904 yd | |
| Mulberry Tree Farm | 2 Kempley Close | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 9 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 8a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 676 yd | |
| Sub Xpress | Unit 8c, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 678 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 724 yd | |
| Hamptons Plaice | 4 Stewartby Avenue | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | Eagle Way | 584 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 668 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 724 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 178 yd |
| Hampton College EAGLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.