PE27 3DY is a safe, established residential area on Witham Close in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3DY are sourced from Output Area E00091647 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITHAM CLOSE, PE27 3DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHAM CLOSE, PE27 3DY.
266
38
£ 51,800 /yr
59%
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 62% owner-occupation and average age 38, PE27 3DY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 3DY. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
11 sales · Mean £ 226,272
Semi-Detached
£ 232,500
4 sales · Mean £ 241,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 3DY has low crime rates — 26 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
Westfield Junior School
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
St Ivo Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Haywain0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Flaming Wok0.6 km
- All Saints Church0.6 km
- Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church0.5 km
- Acushnet Europe Ltd0.8 km
- B's Coffee Shop & Bistro0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SPAR0.6 km
- Central England Cooperative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- St Ives Fish & Chips0.6 km
- All dough pizza0.9 km
- Curry Kitchen (St Ives) Ltd0.3 km
- George's0.8 km
- The Foodie Corner0.3 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Art Convenience Store0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- British Essentials Ltd0.6 km
- Whateleys Newscentre0.3 km
- North Sea Seafood Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forty Winks0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon8.2 km
- St Neots Station17.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273DY · Data under Open Government Licence