PE27 3AJ is a sought-after residential area on Barley Close in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, PE27 3AJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 160.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00091642 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLEY CLOSE, PE27 3AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY CLOSE, PE27 3AJ.
515
43
£ 51,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE27 3AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE27 3AJ combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£136k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £136k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 160.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 3AJ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 123,750
12 sales · Mean £ 154,816
Flat
£ 134,750
4 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 3AJ 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
Thorndown Primary School
St Ivo Academy
Westfield Junior School
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Haywain0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Flaming Wok0.8 km
- All Saints Church0.9 km
- Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church0.9 km
- B's Coffee Shop & Bistro0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SPAR0.8 km
- Central England Cooperative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- St Ives Fish & Chips0.8 km
- All dough pizza0.8 km
- Curry Kitchen (St Ives) Ltd0.3 km
- George's0.7 km
- The Foodie Corner0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Art Convenience Store0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- British Essentials Ltd1.0 km
- Whateleys Newscentre0.3 km
- Whateley's Newsagents0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon7.9 km
- St Neots Station17.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273AJ · Data under Open Government Licence