PE27 3AL is a safe, established residential area on Ilex Road in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00091638 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILEX ROAD, PE27 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILEX ROAD, PE27 3AL.
260
43
£ 51,800 /yr
56%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 43, PE27 3AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 3AL. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 221,500
6 sales · Mean £ 227,758
Semi-Detached
£ 244,775
8 sales · Mean £ 231,193
Detached
£ 295,000
4 sales · Mean £ 276,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 3AL has low crime rates — 24 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
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
Westfield Junior School
St Ivo Academy
Thorndown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Haywain0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Flaming Wok0.5 km
- Kyra Enterprises Ltd T/A McDonalds0.9 km
- All Saints Church0.3 km
- Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SPAR0.4 km
- Central England Cooperative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- St Ives Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Curry Kitchen (St Ives) Ltd0.8 km
- George's1.0 km
- Pig-Cassos0.6 km
- The Foodie Corner0.8 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Art Convenience Store1.0 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- British Essentials Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- BP St Ives Connect0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forty Winks0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon8.3 km
- St Neots Station16.8 km
- Waterbeach20.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273AL · Data under Open Government Licence