PE27 3AN is a safe, established residential area on Lavender Way in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE27 3AN offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00091637 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAVENDER WAY, PE27 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAVENDER WAY, PE27 3AN.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE27 3AN spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 3AN. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 152,500
3 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Terraced
£ 145,000
9 sales · Mean £ 156,250
Flat
£ 173,500
1 sales · Mean £ 173,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 3AN 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
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 Ltd0.5 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 Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- BP St Ives Connect0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forty Winks0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon8.2 km
- St Neots Station16.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273AN · Data under Open Government Licence