Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

MEADOW GARDENS, PE29 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW GARDENS, PE29 1DB.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PE29 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE29 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadow Gardens, 0.7km from Newtown in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

For families considering a move, PE29 1DB represents 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 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 8.7% year-on-year. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00183540 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 1DB. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 227,999

22 sales · Mean £ 229,397

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

4 sales · Mean £ 247,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE29 1DB has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour54
Criminal damage and arson38
Drugs17
Other crime13

school Local Schools

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Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils0.3 km
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Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.4 km
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Huntingdon Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.4 km
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Huntingdon Primary School

Good403 pupils0.4 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good364 pupils0.4 km
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Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils0.6 km
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Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's School

Good1201 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • D J Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.1 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Maureen's Jam0.7 km
  • Oak Tree Stores & Post Office0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lord Protector0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Eddie's Place0.7 km
  • Geanna's0.7 km
  • Dreamers Bar0.4 km
  • Bensons for Beds0.9 km
  • Dessert Central0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Chippy0.5 km
  • Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Tony's Takeaway0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Braywood House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huntingdon1.7 km
  • St Neots Station13.0 km