Is PE29 2BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, PE29 2BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PE29 2BJ?

The average property price in PE29 2BJ is currently around £435k.

What is the population of PE29 2BJ?

The population for the PE29 2BJ area is approximately 347 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

EAST CHADLEY LANE, PE29 2BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST CHADLEY LANE, PE29 2BJ.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE29 2BJ 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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6/10

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9/10

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7/10

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9/10

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3/10

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8/10

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3/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

PE29 2BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £435k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PE29 2BJ is a safe, established residential area on East Chadley Lane, 0.3km from Godmanchester in Godmanchester. Administratively it sits within Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE29, PE29 2BJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE29 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00091481 (shared with 11 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 2BJ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean1.2%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active

FT: 43%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 365,833

Terraced

£ 278,000

3 sales · Mean £ 297,833

Detached

£ 527,500

1 sales · Mean £ 527,500

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

PE29 2BJ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences45

Anti-social behaviour27

Public order7

Vehicle crime6

Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

Godmanchester Community Academy

Good410 pupils0.4 km

St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km

Godmanchester Bridge Academy

Good196 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Cinta Restaurant0.3 km
Grand Piano Cafe0.1 km
Pinnies0.3 km
Cawfee0.9 km
The White Hart0.2 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Rumbles Fish Bar1.0 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Slimming World0.6 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Exhibition0.4 km
The Royal Oak Public House0.3 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Central England Co-operative Ltd1.0 km
Co-operative Retail0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Huntingdon1.7 km
St Neots Station11.1 km