Main Street is in Cotterstock, Peterborough and in North Northamptonshire district. PE8 5HD is located in the Thrapston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Corby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Cotterstock, Peterborough, PE8 5HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE8 5HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 55.2% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 44.8% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 5HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.3% 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 | 18.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.1% | 71.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 27.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 56.2% | 55.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5HD this area, 9.6% 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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 14.1% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 54.8% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 90.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 90.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 69.7% | 46.2% | 23.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Oundle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Main Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Oundle and the 494th highest crime rate of 1,076 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barleymead Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-05-31 | £657,649 |
| Gemini Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-04-24 | £677,455 |
| Ashfield Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-02-09 | £836,441 |
| Emmwese Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-11-17 | £519,013 |
| Nutmeg House Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-05-12 | £654,906 |
PE8 5HD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
PE8 5HD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE8 5HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle Church of England Primary School Cotterstock Road , Oundle PE8 5HA | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oundle Church of England Primary School Cotterstock Road , Oundle PE8 5HA | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glapthorn Church of England Primary School Glapthorn , Oundle PE8 5BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glapthorn Church of England Primary School Glapthorn , Oundle PE8 5BQ | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmington School School Lane , Warmington PE8 6TA | 3out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William School Herne Road , PE8 4BS | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince William School Herne Road , PE8 4BS | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oundle and King's Cliffe Middle School Cotterstock Road , Oundle PE8 5HA | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laxton Junior School East Road , Oundle PE8 4BX | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oundle School The Great Hall , New Street PE8 4GH | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laxton School North Street , Oundle PE8 4AR | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 166.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.