PE29 7YR is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Blackstone Leys in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within The Stukeleys ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 7YR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 89% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE29 7YR are sourced from Output Area E00091560 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE29 7YR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE29 7YR.
224
32
£ 54,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE29 7YR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 89% social renting, PE29 7YR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 7YR. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE29 7YR is moderate at 59 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
St Peter's School
Stukeley Meadows Primary School
Huntingdon Nursery School
Huntingdon Primary School
Spring Common Academy
St John's CofE Primary School
Hinchingbrooke School
Cromwell Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Card Factory0.8 km
- Hope's sweet creations0.2 km
- Jayes Newsagents0.5 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- The Pantry by Diamond Hampers CIC0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Ephesus Restaurant0.7 km
- Local Cafe0.8 km
- Olmo Lounge0.8 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Euro Shop0.7 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Essential Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bus Station Kiosk0.9 km
- Chicken Spot0.6 km
- Pizza Town0.8 km
- Platters0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Braywood House0.3 km
- Coach & Horses Guest House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cromwells Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Da Vincis0.5 km
- Huntingdon Pool and Snooker Club0.8 km
- Market Inn0.7 km
- The Falcon Tavern0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon0.9 km
- St Neots Station12.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE297YR · Data under Open Government Licence