Sharnbrook Avenue, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE7 8LR 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%

Partnership Status

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 8LR, 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%

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 (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%

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.

In the area around PE7 8LR 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Sharnbrook Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharnbrook Avenue was 67.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Hampton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sharnbrook Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hampton Vale and the 240th lowest crime rate of 627 local areas in Peterborough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

🔎 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 8LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Sharnbrook Avenue are based on 78 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 Sharnbrook Avenue, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE7 8LR

Average Price
£305,389

Semi-Detached
£240,009

Terraced
£238,600

Detached
£457,737

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sharnbrook Avenue

Average Price
£311,216

Semi-Detached
£264,495

Terraced
£253,330

Detached
£457,701

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sharnbrook AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 Sharnbrook Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-07-01	£193,243
7 Sharnbrook Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Detached, an established residential building	£482,500	2025-05-29	£489,393
18 Sharnbrook Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-04-23	£217,515
18 Sharnbrook Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-04-23	£217,515
18 Sharnbrook Avenue, Peterborough, City Of Peterborough Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-04-23	£217,515

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE7 8LR

Employment

PE7 8LR 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 8LR 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	3out of 4	293 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Vale Primary School Westlake Avenue , Hampton Vale PE7 8LS	- not rated	298 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ	- not rated	651 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School Aqua Drive , Hampton Water PE7 8QL	- not rated	1,189 yd	Voluntary aided school	-	Mixed	More About School
Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL	3out of 4	1,677 yd	Academy converter	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	3out of 4	964 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	- not rated	2,614 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA	3out of 4	2,614 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ	- not rated	2,690 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bushfield Community College Orton Centre , PE2 5RQ	- not rated	2,708 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	439 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF	3out of 4	439 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	1,472 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clayton School Orton Goldhay , PE2 5SD	- not rated	1,803 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix School Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	2,003 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD	- not rated	2,007 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orton Hall School Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN	- not rated	2,591 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
Gurkha Lounge	2 Stewartby Avenue	413 yd
Mattoni Restaurant	114 Four Chimneys Crescent	493 yd
Sarah's Kitchen	St Edmunds Court, St Edmunds Walk	564 yd
The Swans Club	Hampton Hargate Primary School, Hargate Way	603 yd
Maharanis	56 Hargate Way	638 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Moorhen	The Moorhen, 358 West Lake Avenue		762 yd
Mulberry Tree Farm	2 Kempley Close		1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hamptons Plaice	4 Stewartby Avenue	413 yd
Star Wok	6 Stewartby Avenue	413 yd
Subway	106 Four Chimneys Crescent	487 yd
Domino's Pizza	Four Chimneys Crescent	493 yd
Beijing Supreme	54 Hargate Way	638 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Group Food Limited	Eagle Way	445 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Foodstore, Brickburn Close	916 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	Unit 20, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	927 yd
Tesco	Unit 1, The Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, The Serpentine	982 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hampton College EAGLE WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	426 yd
Hampton Leisure Centre CLAYBURN ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	651 yd
Hampton Hargate Primary School HARGATE WAY	grass pitches	672 yd
Hampton Hargate Playing Fields BEAUMONT WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	797 yd
Hampton Gardens School HARTLAND AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, tennis courts	965 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	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%

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	40.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.47 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.47 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.01 Mbit/s

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