PE29 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Sapley in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1AJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00091551 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE29 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE29 1AJ.
459
34
£ 44,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE29 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE29 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 1AJ. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
PE29 1AJ has low crime rates — 37 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
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Spring Common Academy
Hartford Junior School
Hartford Infant and Preschool
St John's CofE Primary School
Huntingdon Primary School
Huntingdon Nursery School
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- D J Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Hartford Village Store0.9 km
- Slimming World0.3 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Maureen's Jam0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lord Protector0.4 km
- King of the Belgians0.8 km
- The Barley Mow0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Eddie's Place0.7 km
- Geanna's0.7 km
- Dreamers Bar0.8 km
- Dessert Central0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Chippy0.4 km
- Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Tony's Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon2.1 km
- St Neots Station13.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE291AJ · Data under Open Government Licence