PE26 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Lion Yard, 0.1km from Ramsey in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE26 1AJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00091623 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LION YARD, PE26 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LION YARD, PE26 1AJ.
279
40
£ 44,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PE26 1AJ — age 40, 44% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE26 1AJ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
7 sales · Mean £ 155,857
Flat
£ 88,495
11 sales · Mean £ 94,408
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE26 1AJ has low crime rates — 39 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
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
Ramsey Junior School
Abbey College, Ramsey
Bury CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.8 km
- B & M Express0.2 km
- Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.2 km
- Sophie Con Store0.2 km
- Sweet Taste of America0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Madeira Fish Bar0.2 km
- White Whale Fish Bar0.2 km
- China Hong0.1 km
- Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Three Horseshoes0.3 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.4 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.3 km
- The White Lion1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abbey Lane Kitchen0.2 km
- Indiaana0.1 km
- Marmaris Restaurant0.2 km
- New China Red0.1 km
- The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea11.4 km
- Huntingdon14.4 km
- Peterborough17.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE261AJ · Data under Open Government Licence