Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

LION YARD, PE26 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LION YARD, PE26 1AJ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE26 1AJ — age 40, 44% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.

home £125,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE26 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Lion Yard, 0.1km from Ramsey in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE26 1AJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00091623 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE26 1AJ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

7 sales · Mean £ 155,857

Flat

£ 88,495

11 sales · Mean £ 94,408

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE26 1AJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Ramsey Spinning Infant School

Good204 pupils0.2 km
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Ramsey Junior School

Good239 pupils0.3 km
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Abbey College, Ramsey

Good1010 pupils0.7 km
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Bury CofE Primary School

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.8 km
  • B & M Express0.2 km
  • Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.2 km
  • Sophie Con Store0.2 km
  • Sweet Taste of America0.1 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Madeira Fish Bar0.2 km
  • White Whale Fish Bar0.2 km
  • China Hong0.1 km
  • Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Three Horseshoes0.3 km
  • Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.3 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.3 km
  • The White Lion1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Abbey Lane Kitchen0.2 km
  • Indiaana0.1 km
  • Marmaris Restaurant0.2 km
  • New China Red0.1 km
  • The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whittlesea11.4 km
  • Huntingdon14.4 km
  • Peterborough17.2 km