Knighton Close, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE7 8LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	50.4%	-1.1%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48.5%	49.6%	1.1%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	28.7%	31.9%	3.2%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51.8%	47.8%	-4.0%	44.2%	3.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	4.9%	4.9%	0.3%	4.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	4.3%	1.1%	-3.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	14%	11%	-3.0%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.9%

Health

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 (85.7%) 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	61.3%	62.3%	1.0%	48.4%	13.9%
Good health	28.5%	23.4%	-5.1%	33.6%	-10.2%
Fair health	5.1%	7.8%	2.7%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	4.3%	6.1%	1.8%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	11%	15.2%	4.2%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	8.7%	-9.6%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	17.9%	-1.0%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	3.3%	1.5%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	21.7%	11.3%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	32.3%	31%	-1.3%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	7.3%	2.2%	-5.1%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	0.7%	1.9%
Indian	4.7%	2.6%	-2.1%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.9%	4.3%	3.4%	2.5%	1.8%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	0.8%	0.5%
White	83%	81.7%	-1.3%	81.4%	0.3%
Other	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.5% 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	83.4%	77.5%	-5.9%	83.2%	-5.7%
European Union	7.2%	7.9%	0.7%	6.1%	1.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.8%	4.4%	0.6%	2.7%	1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	4%	1.4%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3%	5.3%	2.3%	1.3%	4.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83%	76.5%	-6.5%	83.2%	-6.7%
10+ Years	6.8%	13.9%	7.1%	9.8%	4.1%
5-10 Years	1.7%	3.9%	2.2%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	2.2%	1.3%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	2.2%	-4.2%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.8%	76.7%	-0.9%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Lithuania	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	4.4%	0.3%	4.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	2.6%	1.7%	0.9%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Knighton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knighton Close was 155.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% higher than the Hampton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Knighton Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hampton Vale and the 150th highest crime rate of 631 local areas in Peterborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PE7 8LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Knighton Close are based on 59 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Peterborough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Knighton Close, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE7 8LJ

Average Price
£298,231

Semi-Detached
£279,745

Terraced
£253,094

Detached
£337,415

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£195,644

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knighton Close

Average Price
£321,624

Semi-Detached
£307,930

Terraced
£260,949

Detached
£357,515

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£197,328

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knighton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Knighton Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-09-12	£283,737
16 Knighton Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£377,000	2024-04-12	£388,521
7 Knighton Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£212,500	2024-02-02	£218,933
20 Knighton Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-04-30	£306,245
3 Knighton Close, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2021-03-10	£296,255

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE7 8LJ

Employment

PE7 8LJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	22
Retired	18
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	13
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	10
Information and communication	9
Manufacturing	9
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	444 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ	4out of 4	758 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Lakes Primary School Waterhouse Way , Hampton Gardens PE7 8SJ	- not rated	1,558 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fourfields Community Primary School Bentley Avenue , Yaxley PE7 3ZT	3out of 4	1,686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Primary School Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL	3out of 4	1,734 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR	- not rated	823 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	3out of 4	2,724 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ	3out of 4	2,846 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stanground Academy Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY	3out of 4	3,632 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	3out of 4	328 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB	- not rated	1,426 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	2,119 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP	- not rated	4,996 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF	- not rated	5,060 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sarah's Kitchen	St Edmunds Court, St Edmunds Walk	539 yd
Anchor	Clayburn Court, Clayburn Road	620 yd
Gurkha Lounge	2 Stewartby Avenue	678 yd
Chimes Coffee Shop	Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill	732 yd
Mattoni Restaurant	114 Four Chimneys Crescent	758 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mulberry Tree Farm	2 Kempley Close		886 yd
The Moorhen	The Moorhen, 358 West Lake Avenue		1,036 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hamptons Plaice	4 Stewartby Avenue	678 yd
Star Wok	6 Stewartby Avenue	678 yd
Subway	106 Four Chimneys Crescent	751 yd
Domino's Pizza	Four Chimneys Crescent	758 yd
Beijing Supreme	54 Hargate Way	818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Group Food Limited	Eagle Way	374 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close	719 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	890 yd
Tesco	Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	936 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hampton College EAGLE WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	264 yd
Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	458 yd
Hampton Gardens School HARTLAND AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	717 yd
Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY	grass pitches	880 yd
Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	988 yd
Vivacity Premier Fitness UNIT 3 UNIT 3 HADFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,000 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	91.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	45.92 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	45.92 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.78 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.