Hempsted Road is in Hampton Vale, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE7 8EY is located in the Hampton Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hempsted Road, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 8EZ, PE7 8LR, PE7 8LQ, PE7 8LZ, PE7 8LW, PE7 8EX, PE7 8HZ, PE7 8EJ, PE7 8LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 8EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 33% | 42.5% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 48% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 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 (91.9%) 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 | 59.3% | 57.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 34% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 8EY this area, 7.8% 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 | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 21.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 39.1% | -4.7% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.3% | 73.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 75.3% | 66% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 17.6% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 65.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 19.4% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 5.6% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hempsted Road was 67.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Hampton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hempsted Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hampton Vale and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 127.3%.

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 Hempsted Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-28 | £207,269 |
| 23 Hempsted Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £255,500 | 2022-10-10 | £256,019 |
| 11 Hempsted Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-31 | £295,665 |
| 9 Hempsted Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-06-23 | £309,872 |
| 1 Hempsted Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2019-12-20 | £319,895 |
PE7 8EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PE7 8EY 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,684 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 | 1,025 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 5,389 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 | 481 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 | 1,435 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 5,012 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 5,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Lounge | 2 Stewartby Avenue | 477 yd | |
| Sarah's Kitchen | St Edmunds Court, St Edmunds Walk | 486 yd | |
| Mattoni Restaurant | 114 Four Chimneys Crescent | 557 yd | |
| The Swans Club | Hampton Hargate Primary School, Hargate Way | 578 yd | |
| Maharanis | 56 Hargate Way | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorhen | The Moorhen, 358 West Lake Avenue | 819 yd | |
| Mulberry Tree Farm | 2 Kempley Close | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamptons Plaice | 4 Stewartby Avenue | 477 yd | |
| Star Wok | 6 Stewartby Avenue | 477 yd | |
| Subway | 106 Four Chimneys Crescent | 551 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Four Chimneys Crescent | 557 yd | |
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | Eagle Way | 368 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close | 847 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 850 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton College EAGLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Hampton Gardens School HARTLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Vivacity Premier Fitness UNIT 3 UNIT 3 HADFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.83 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.