Ruster Way is in Hampton Hargate, Peterborough and in City Of Peterborough district. PE7 8HL 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 Ruster Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, PE7 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE7 8HN, PE7 8FT, PE7 8HJ, PE7 8HF, PE7 8FQ, PE7 8HH, PE7 8FL, PE7 8FA, PE7 8FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE7 8HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 30.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 36.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.8% | 14.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 34.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 78.7% | 76.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 85.2% | 68.6% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 68.4% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.5% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruster Way was 152.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the Hampton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ruster Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hampton Vale and the 165th highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Ruster Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2025-08-01 | £256,015 |
| 20 Ruster Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-07-10 | £239,011 |
| 2 Ruster Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-07-10 | £263,528 |
| 6 Ruster Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-03-28 | £300,147 |
| 26 Ruster Way, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2021-12-22 | £360,211 |
PE7 8HL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary School Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation Winyates , Orton Goldhay PE2 5RF | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Community College Orton Centre , PE2 5RQ | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton School Orton Goldhay , PE2 5SD | - not rated | 850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Hall School Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 451 yd | |
| Maharanis | 56 Hargate Way | 548 yd | |
| Mattoni Restaurant | 114 Four Chimneys Crescent | 838 yd | |
| Gurkha Lounge | 2 Stewartby Avenue | 847 yd | |
| Chimes Coffee Shop | Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorhen | The Moorhen, 358 West Lake Avenue | 764 yd | |
| The Dragon Fly | 1 Herlington | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Supreme | 54 Hargate Way | 548 yd | |
| O’Pizza and Kebabs | 112a Paynels | 828 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Four Chimneys Crescent | 838 yd | |
| Subway | 106 Four Chimneys Crescent | 840 yd | |
| Hamptons Plaice | 4 Stewartby Avenue | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Winyates Primary School WINYATES | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Orton Park Benyon Grove | cycling | 1,055 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.