PE29 1AF is an active urban area on Brookside, 0.3km from Huntingdon in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1AF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00091535 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKSIDE, PE29 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE, PE29 1AF.
358
47
£ 54,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PE29 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 1AF. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
3 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE29 1AF are high at 149 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
Huntingdon Nursery School
Huntingdon Primary School
St Peter's School
Spring Common Academy
Hartford Infant and Preschool
Hartford Junior School
Stukeley Meadows Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Hope's sweet creations0.7 km
- Jayes Newsagents0.2 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- The Pantry by Diamond Hampers CIC0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Ephesus Restaurant0.3 km
- Local Cafe0.3 km
- Olmo Lounge0.3 km
- Pizza Express0.2 km
- Starbucks0.2 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Euro Shop0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Essential Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bus Station Kiosk0.5 km
- Chicken Spot0.3 km
- Pizza Town0.4 km
- Platters0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Braywood House0.7 km
- Coach & Horses Guest House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cromwells Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Da Vincis0.2 km
- Huntingdon Pool and Snooker Club0.4 km
- Market Inn0.3 km
- The Falcon Tavern0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon0.8 km
- St Neots Station12.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PE291AF · Data under Open Government Licence