Ribes Close is in Hampton Hargate, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE7 8EH 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 Ribes Close, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 8EE, PE7 8EF, PE7 8AH, PE7 8AL, PE7 8EG, PE7 8GY, PE7 8AQ, PE7 8AJ, PE7 8GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 8EH 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 8EH 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 Ribes Close 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.
Ribes Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ribes Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-04-19 | £329,779 |
| 6 Ribes Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2021-06-18 | £389,335 |
| 1 Ribes Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-11-05 | £358,843 |
| 4 Ribes Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-08-18 | £430,320 |
| 3 Ribes Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-03-10 | £454,129 |
PE7 8EH 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 | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Lakes Primary School Waterhouse Way , Hampton Gardens PE7 8SJ | - not rated | 1,425 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 | 1,237 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 4,377 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 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 5,123 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 | 581 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 3,776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 4,280 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 | 186 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe (Instore) | Unit 1, The Serpentine Green S, The Serpentine | 243 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 19a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 376 yd | |
| Chimes Coffee Shop | Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill | 494 yd | |
| Krispy Kreme UK | Hadfield Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hampton | Brewers Fayre, Ashbourne Road | 726 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Ashbourne Road | 726 yd | |
| Mulberry Tree Farm | 2 Kempley Close | 839 yd | |
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go | The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 364 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 8a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 410 yd | |
| Sub Xpress | Unit 8c, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 420 yd | |
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 734 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 1 Eldern | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 364 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 376 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | Eagle Way | 849 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leighton Primary School LEIGHTON | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| Vivacity Premier Fitness UNIT 3 UNIT 3 HADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Hampton College EAGLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.