Is PE18 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in PE18 are higher than average, at 236 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of PE18?

The population for the PE18 area is approximately 20,470 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

PE18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE18 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

20,470

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,163 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10

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8/10

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6/10

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10/10

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7/10

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8/10

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2/10

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6/10

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5/10

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Area Character

PE18 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PE18 is a postcode district in Huntingdonshire, East of England, covering 0 active and 1720 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across PE18 at 236 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 42 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 PE18 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 / British90.5%

Asian / British Asian3.9%

Black / African / Caribbean2.2%

Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1586

Anti-social behaviour1016

Shoplifting453

Criminal damage and arson334

Public order308