Main Street is in Tansor, Peterborough and in North Northamptonshire district. PE8 5HS 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, Tansor, Peterborough, PE8 5HS 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. The local area around PE8 5HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 12% | 24.1% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 77.5% | 61.7% | -15.8% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 58.7% | 52.3% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.8% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 14.8% | 7.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.6% | 93.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 93.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% higher than the Oundle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Oundle and the 473rd highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine House Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2024-09-06 | £626,301 |
| The Hermitage Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £873,000 | 2024-08-14 | £916,971 |
| The Fieldings Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-10-31 | £616,632 |
| Pinetrees Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2022-03-21 | £1,178,908 |
| Kema Suki Main Street, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2021-03-26 | £882,884 |
PE8 5HS 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.
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmington School School Lane , Warmington PE8 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oundle Church of England Primary School Cotterstock Road , Oundle PE8 5HA | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glapthorn Church of England Primary School Glapthorn , Oundle PE8 5BQ | - not rated | 4,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Polebrook Church of England Primary School Main Street , Polebrook PE8 5LN | - not rated | 4,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby School Lane , Elton PE8 6RS | 3out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,918 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oundle School Great Hall , New Street PE8 4GH | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 97.7% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.