Traditionally, the area was part of the Soke of Peterborough, geographically considered a part of Northamptonshire; it now falls within the City of Peterborough unitary authority area of Cambridgeshire. With a very small population, void of any major services, including a post office or even a chapel, the community depends on nearby Market Deeping,  north of the river in Lincolnshire, for economic and market services.
Traditionally, the area was a part of the Soke of Peterborough, geographically considered a part of Northamptonshire; it now belongs to the City of Peterborough unitary authority area in Cambridgeshire. With a very small population and lacking any major services such as a post office or chapel, the community relies on nearby Market Deeping, located north of the river in Lincolnshire, for economic and market services.