Is PE29 1WB a safe place to live?

Yes, PE29 1WB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PE29 1WB?

The average property price in PE29 1WB is currently around £565k.

What is the population of PE29 1WB?

The population for the PE29 1WB area is approximately 284 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

HOBBY CLOSE, PE29 1WB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOBBY CLOSE, PE29 1WB.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE29 1WB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10

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10/10

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4/10

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8/10

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5/10

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9/10

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2/10

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10/10

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5/10

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Area Character

PE29 1WB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE29 1WB is a sought-after residential area on Hobby Close, 0.3km from Hartford in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE29, PE29 1WB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1WB are sourced from Output Area E00091521 (shared with 12 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 1WB. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%

Asian / British Asian2.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 445,000

3 sales · Mean £ 466,666

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

PE29 1WB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7

Violence and sexual offences4

Vehicle crime3

Public order3

Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils1.2 km

Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils1.2 km

Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils1.3 km

Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Hartford Village Store0.4 km
Maureen's Jam0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

King of the Belgians0.5 km
The Barley Mow0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Huntingdon3.0 km
St Neots Station13.7 km