Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

HIGH STREET, PE26 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, PE26 1BS.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE26 1BS — age 45, 37% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £95k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00091602 (shared with 40 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 1BS. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 95,000

1 sales · Mean £ 95,000

Flat

£ 81,500

2 sales · Mean £ 81,500

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

PE26 1BS 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order14
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Ramsey Spinning Infant School

Good204 pupils0.4 km
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Ramsey Junior School

Good239 pupils0.4 km
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Abbey College, Ramsey

Good1010 pupils0.5 km
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Bury CofE Primary School

Good188 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.9 km
  • B & M Express0.2 km
  • Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.2 km
  • Sophie Con Store0.0 km
  • Sweet Taste of America0.1 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Madeira Fish Bar0.2 km
  • White Whale Fish Bar0.0 km
  • China Hong0.2 km
  • Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.1 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Three Horseshoes0.1 km
  • Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.5 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Abbey Lane Kitchen0.1 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

  • Whittlesea11.2 km
  • Huntingdon14.6 km
  • Peterborough17.1 km