PE27 3BA is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from The Wilderness in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Ives South ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
Day-to-day life in PE27 3BA has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00183549 (shared with 152 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE27 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE27 3BA.
281
40
£ 48,300 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE27 3BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PE27 3BA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 40).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 3BA. The average age is 39.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE27 3BA is moderate at 80 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
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
Westfield Junior School
St Ivo Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- J Wadsworth0.2 km
- St Ives Convenience Store0.2 km
- Grape Tree0.1 km
- Greggs the Bakers0.1 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oliver's Lodge Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Di Rita's Ltd0.1 km
- Oana's "coffees, shakes and chimney cakes"0.0 km
- The Commute Cafe0.2 km
- Yildirim St Ives Ltd T/A Pizza Perfection0.2 km
- St Ives Dhaba0.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Fortune Dragon0.2 km
- Pizza Town0.2 km
- Vadi Kitchen0.2 km
- Kor.Deli0.1 km
- Jerk Up0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Masonic Lodge0.1 km
- Floods Tavern0.2 km
- Nelsons Head0.1 km
- The Lounge0.2 km
- The Oliver Cromwell0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon8.0 km
- St Neots Station15.6 km
- Waterbeach19.7 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273BA · Data under Open Government Licence