PE29 1GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Sapley in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1GA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1GA are sourced from Output Area E00091545 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE29 1GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE29 1GA.
380
36
£ 44,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE29 1GA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PE29 1GA has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 1GA. The average age is 36.4. 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 1GA has low crime rates — 35 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Spring Common Academy
Hartford Infant and Preschool
Hartford Junior School
Huntingdon Nursery School
Huntingdon Primary School
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- D J Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Maureen's Jam0.8 km
- Oak Tree Stores & Post Office0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lord Protector0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Eddie's Place0.9 km
- Geanna's0.9 km
- Sports Direct Fitness.Com0.9 km
- Dreamers Bar0.8 km
- Bensons for Beds0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Chippy0.6 km
- Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Tony's Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon2.2 km
- St Neots Station13.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE291GA · Data under Open Government Licence