Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

WEST AVENUE, PE26 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST AVENUE, PE26 1AZ.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE26 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PE26 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PE26 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Avenue, 0.5km from Westfield in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE26 1AZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00091622 (shared with 10 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 1AZ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 178,000

1 sales · Mean £ 178,000

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

PE26 1AZ has low crime rates — 35 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson11
Possession of weapons4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Ramsey Spinning Infant School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Ramsey Junior School

Good239 pupils0.6 km
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Bury CofE Primary School

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey College, Ramsey

Good1010 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.3 km
  • B & M Express0.8 km
  • Bury Cakes and Pies0.9 km
  • Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.8 km
  • Sophie Con Store0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Madeira Fish Bar0.8 km
  • White Whale Fish Bar0.9 km
  • China Hong0.7 km
  • Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.4 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.8 km
  • The White Lion0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Abbey Lane Kitchen1.0 km
  • Indiaana0.8 km
  • Marmaris Restaurant0.8 km
  • New China Red0.8 km
  • The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whittlesea11.4 km
  • Huntingdon14.1 km
  • Peterborough16.8 km