PE27 3AH is a safe, established residential area on Forsythia Road in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE27 3AH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00091637 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORSYTHIA ROAD, PE27 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORSYTHIA ROAD, PE27 3AH.
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
No single demographic signal dominates PE27 3AH — age 38, 48% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3AH. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 289,000
5 sales · Mean £ 285,800
Terraced
£ 235,000
17 sales · Mean £ 224,455
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 3AH has low crime rates — 25 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- Haywain0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Flaming Wok0.3 km
- All Saints Church0.2 km
- Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church0.4 km
- Acushnet Europe Ltd0.4 km
- B's Coffee Shop & Bistro0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SPAR0.3 km
- Central England Cooperative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- St Ives Fish & Chips0.3 km
- All dough pizza1.0 km
- Curry Kitchen (St Ives) Ltd0.7 km
- George's0.8 km
- Pig-Cassos0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Art Convenience Store0.8 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- British Essentials Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- BP St Ives Connect0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forty Winks0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon8.2 km
- St Neots Station16.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273AH · Data under Open Government Licence