PE27 3AF is a safe, established residential area on Erica Road in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00091637 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERICA ROAD, PE27 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERICA ROAD, PE27 3AF.
171
38
£ 51,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PE27 3AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 3AF. The average age is 38.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Terraced
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 3AF has low crime rates — 26 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
Wheatfields Primary School
Westfield Junior School
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
Thorndown Primary School
St Ivo Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Haywain0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Flaming Wok0.4 km
- All Saints Church0.3 km
- Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church0.3 km
- Acushnet Europe Ltd0.4 km
- B's Coffee Shop & Bistro0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SPAR0.4 km
- Central England Cooperative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- St Ives Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Curry Kitchen (St Ives) Ltd0.7 km
- George's0.9 km
- Pig-Cassos0.7 km
- The Foodie Corner0.7 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Art Convenience Store0.9 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- British Essentials Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- BP St Ives Connect0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forty Winks0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon8.3 km
- St Neots Station16.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273AF · Data under Open Government Licence