Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

COLEBROOK ROAD, PE29 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLEBROOK ROAD, PE29 1DF.

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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 1DF 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 down 6.3% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, PE29 1DF 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, down 6.3% 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 1DF 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 1DF. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 289,950

6 sales · Mean £ 280,808

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

2 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Terraced

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

PE29 1DF has low crime rates — 43 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour54
Criminal damage and arson36
Drugs17
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Huntingdon Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.3 km
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Huntingdon Primary School

Good403 pupils0.3 km
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Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils0.4 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good364 pupils0.4 km
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Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's School

Good1201 pupils0.6 km
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Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils0.7 km
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Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • D J Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Hope's sweet creations0.9 km
  • Slimming World0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Maureen's Jam0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lord Protector0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Eddie's Place0.8 km
  • Geanna's0.8 km
  • Dreamers Bar0.3 km
  • Pausa1.0 km
  • Bensons for Beds0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Chippy0.6 km
  • Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Curry Hut0.9 km
  • Lee Wong1.0 km
  • Tony's Takeaway0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Braywood House0.7 km
  • Coach & Horses Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huntingdon1.6 km
  • St Neots Station13.0 km