Hornbeam Road is in Hampton Hargate, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE7 8FY 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 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornbeam Road, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 8ED, PE7 8FN, PE7 8FP, PE7 8FL, PE7 8FR, PE7 8FS, PE7 8EB, PE7 8DY, PE7 8FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 8FY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 56.7% | 47.2% | -9.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 43.3% | 52.8% | 9.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.5% | 39.6% | -10.9% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 50.5% | 13.6% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 54.3% | 61.9% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 12.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 5.8% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 43.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.5% | 70.8% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 77.8% 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% | 77.8% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 7% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 76.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornbeam Road was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% lower than the Hampton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hornbeam Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hampton Vale and the 169th lowest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hornbeam Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-08-20 | £351,077 |
| 11 Hornbeam Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2024-08-30 | £262,414 |
| 20 Hornbeam Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-16 | £248,981 |
| 5 Hornbeam Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-04-21 | £238,393 |
| 10 Hornbeam Road, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-12-17 | £257,959 |
PE7 8FY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | - not rated | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 2out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 1,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY | 3out of 4 | 4,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 5,042 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 | 1,029 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 | 1,395 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 4,668 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 4,966 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 5,190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swans Club | Hampton Hargate Primary School, Hargate Way | 265 yd | |
| Maharanis | 56 Hargate Way | 411 yd | |
| Gurkha Lounge | 2 Stewartby Avenue | 467 yd | |
| Mattoni Restaurant | 114 Four Chimneys Crescent | 476 yd | |
| Chimes Coffee Shop | Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorhen | The Moorhen, 358 West Lake Avenue | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 411 yd | |
| Hamptons Plaice | 4 Stewartby Avenue | 467 yd | |
| Star Wok | 6 Stewartby Avenue | 467 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Four Chimneys Crescent | 476 yd | |
| Subway | 106 Four Chimneys Crescent | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | Eagle Way | 818 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Hampton College EAGLE WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.