PE26 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queen Mary Close, 0.5km from Westfield in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE26 1BQ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00091624 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEEN MARY CLOSE, PE26 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN MARY CLOSE, PE26 1BQ.
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£ 44,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE26 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE26 1BQ's 64% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE26 1BQ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE26 1BQ has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
Ramsey Junior School
Bury CofE Primary School
Abbey College, Ramsey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.4 km
- B & M Express0.6 km
- Bury Cakes and Pies0.8 km
- Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.6 km
- Sophie Con Store0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Madeira Fish Bar0.6 km
- White Whale Fish Bar0.7 km
- China Hong0.5 km
- Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Three Horseshoes0.8 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.1 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.6 km
- The White Lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abbey Lane Kitchen0.8 km
- Indiaana0.6 km
- Marmaris Restaurant0.6 km
- New China Red0.6 km
- The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea11.4 km
- Huntingdon14.2 km
- Peterborough16.9 km
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Postcode Profile: PE261BQ · Data under Open Government Licence