Forest Approach is in Kings Cliffe, Peterborough and in North Northamptonshire district. PE8 6XG 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 Forest Approach, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, PE8 6XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE8 6YL, PE8 6YF, PE8 6XB, PE8 6XT, PE8 6XA, PE8 6WX, PE8 6XQ, PE8 6XR, PE8 6XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE8 6XG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6XG 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 | 22.4% | 22.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 61.7% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.2% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32.4% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 17.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 48.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 91.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 95.1% | 91.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Approach was 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Oundle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Forest Approach has the 12th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Oundle and the 98th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Forest Approach, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-21 | £310,932 |
| 4 Forest Approach, Peterborough, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-09-30 | £589,154 |
| 11 Forest Approach, Peterborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-03-14 | £260,483 |
| 2A Forest Approach, Peterborough, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2019-02-14 | £321,203 |
| 9 Forest Approach, Peterborough, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-02-24 | £430,538 |
PE8 6XG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6XG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School Kings Forest , Kings Cliffe PE8 6XS | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope In Action | 1 Kingsmead, Station Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys | 2 West Street, Kings Cliffe | 213 yd | |
| Kings Cliffe Ex Servicemens & Social Club | 65 Wood Road, Kings Cliffe | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kebabs | Unit 14, Elliotts Yard | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kc Active Station Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 504 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 | 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.