Is PE17 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in PE17 are higher than average, at 157 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in PE17?

The average property price in PE17 is currently around £150k.

What is the population of PE17?

The population for the PE17 area is approximately 20,351 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

PE17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE17 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

20,351

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10

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8/10

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6/10

workEmployment

10/10

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6/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE17 — age 44, 75% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k.

home £150,000 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE17 is a postcode district in Huntingdonshire, East of England, covering 0 active and 1834 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in PE17 are around £150k. Safety: Crime runs above average across PE17 at 157 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PE17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%

Asian / British Asian2.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1102

Anti-social behaviour561

Criminal damage and arson290

Other theft268

Public order200