The Ridge, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8LL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE7 8LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.9%	51.6%	-6.3%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	42.1%	48.4%	6.3%	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	25.7%	25.2%	-0.5%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	35.8%	41.3%	5.5%	44.2%	-2.9%
Separated	3.2%	3.2%	0.0%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	4.1%	10.1%	6.0%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	31.2%	20.2%	-11.0%	6.1%	14.1%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.2%	41.9%	-1.3%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	20.1%	26%	5.9%	33.6%	-7.6%
Fair health	24.9%	14%	-10.9%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	9.9%	14.7%	4.8%	4.0%	10.7%
Very bad health	1.8%	3.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.3%

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	43.1%	14.9%	-28.2%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	7%	-4.5%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	20.9%	5.3%	13.4%	7.5%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	11.6%	8.8%	5.3%	6.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	11.2%	3.9%	16.9%	-5.7%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	30.7%	15.6%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	4.6%	3.7%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	2.2%	3.5%	1.3%	3.1%	0.4%
Pakistani	2.2%	2.3%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.4%
Black African	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	2.5%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	91.9%	83.6%	-8.3%	81.4%	2.2%
Roma	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.2% 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	91.2%	80.2%	-11.0%	83.2%	-3.0%
European Union	3.7%	10.5%	6.8%	6.1%	4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.9%	2.7%	-0.2%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	3.5%	2.8%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	1.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.1%	80.5%	-9.6%	83.2%	-2.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	12.9%	12.5%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	3.9%	3.5%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	1.6%	-5.0%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.8%	76.7%	-12.9%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	5.4%	1.5%	3.9%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Central and South America	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	21.9%	13.5%	8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.6%	37.2%	-6.6%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is The Ridge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridge was 160.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% higher than the Hampton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Ridge has the 11th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hampton Vale and the 153rd highest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

🔎 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 8LL, 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 The Ridge are based on 7 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 The Ridge, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8LL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE7 8LL

Average Price
£585,046

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£585,046

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ridge

Average Price
£650,347

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£650,347

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RidgeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 The Ridge, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£825,000	2021-09-30	£959,123
3 The Ridge, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2018-08-24	£613,346
2 The Ridge, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2017-09-27	£526,623
4 The Ridge, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2013-10-29	£805,946
7 The Ridge, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2005-09-26	£423,370

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE7 8LL

Employment

PE7 8LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PE7 8LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	66
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	16
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Education	9
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	8
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Aqua Drive , Hampton Water PE7 8QL	- not rated	553 yd	Voluntary aided school	-	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Vale Primary School Westlake Avenue , Hampton Vale PE7 8LS	- not rated	915 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Vale Primary Academy Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS	3out of 4	918 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ	- not rated	1,146 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Lakes Primary School Waterhouse Way , Hampton Gardens PE7 8SJ	3out of 4	1,209 yd	Free schools	Yes	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	3out of 4	442 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	- not rated	3,068 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	3out of 4	3,068 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ	- not rated	3,313 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stanground College Peterborough Road , PE7 3BY	- not rated	3,320 yd	Foundation school	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	- not rated	377 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	3out of 4	377 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	1,367 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clayton School Orton Goldhay , PE2 5SD	- not rated	2,304 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix School Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	2,471 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	2,473 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orton Hall School Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN	- not rated	2,955 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Anchor	Clayburn Court, Clayburn Road	443 yd
Sarah's Kitchen	St Edmunds Court, St Edmunds Walk	660 yd
Costa	3 Kempley Close	796 yd
Chimes Coffee Shop	Christ The Servant King Church, Silver Hill	859 yd
Vivacity Premier Fitness Cafe	Unit 3, Hadfield Road	860 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mulberry Tree Farm	2 Kempley Close	720 yd
Toby Carvery	Ashbourne Road	1,003 yd
The Hampton	Brewers Fayre, Ashbourne Road	1,003 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sub Xpress	Unit 8c, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	884 yd
Burger King	Unit 8a, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	894 yd
Yo! To Go	The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	955 yd
Hamptons Plaice	4 Stewartby Avenue	1,025 yd
Star Wok	6 Stewartby Avenue	1,025 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Group Food Limited	Eagle Way	510 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close	548 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	926 yd
Tesco	Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	955 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hampton College EAGLE WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	366 yd
Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	373 yd
Hampton Gardens School HARTLAND AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	442 yd
Vivacity Premier Fitness UNIT 3 UNIT 3 HADFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	858 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	62.6 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	62.6 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.61 Mbit/s

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