Seymour Place is in Oundle, Peterborough and in North Northamptonshire district. PE8 4QB is located in the Oundle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seymour Place, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE8 4QJ, PE8 4QA, PE8 4QU, PE8 4QD, PE8 4PU, PE8 4QH, PE8 4QN, PE8 4PS, PE8 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE8 4QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.8% | 49.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PE8 4QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.5% | 20.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 64.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 60.5% | 55% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 32.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 PE8 4QB this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 19.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 43.2% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 94.1% | 88.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 88.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 67.3% | 46.2% | 21.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seymour Place was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Oundle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Seymour Place has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Oundle and the 16th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Seymour Place, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-10-26 | £383,086 |
| 3 Seymour Place, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £289,995 | 2021-03-03 | £345,989 |
| 4 Seymour Place, Peterborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £286,500 | 2017-06-23 | £392,858 |
| 6 Seymour Place, Peterborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-12-14 | £438,266 |
| 9 Seymour Place, Peterborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-03-20 | £410,858 |
PE8 4QB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE8 4QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle Church of England Primary School Cotterstock Road , Oundle PE8 5HA | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glapthorn Church of England Primary School Glapthorn , Oundle PE8 5BQ | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Polebrook Church of England Primary School Main Street , Polebrook PE8 5LN | - not rated | 4,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William School Herne Road , PE8 4BS | 2out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle School Great Hall , New Street PE8 4GH | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laxton Junior School East Road , Oundle PE8 4BX | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn | 91 Glapthorn Road, Oundle | 291 yd | |
| Oundle Bowling Club | Occupation Road, Oundle | 801 yd | |
| Oundle Rugby Club | St Peters Road, Oundle | 863 yd | |
| Oundle Golf Club | Benefield Road, Oundle | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oundle Church Of England Primary School COTTERSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Oundle Rugby Football Club OCCUPATION ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Oundle Tennis Club ST. PETERS ROAD | tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Oundle Town Cricket Club OUNDLE TOWN CRICKET CLUB LICENSING OUNDLE TOWN CRICKET CLUB LICENSING MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 956 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.