PE26 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.4km from Westfield in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE26 1AS represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00091619 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, PE26 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, PE26 1AS.
383
38
£ 44,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
PE26 1AS is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE26 1AS. The average age is 37.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE26 1AS has low crime rates — 27 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
10 nearby- 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.3 km
- B & M Express0.5 km
- Bury Cakes and Pies1.0 km
- Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.6 km
- Sophie Con Store0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Madeira Fish Bar0.6 km
- White Whale Fish Bar0.6 km
- China Hong0.5 km
- Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Three Horseshoes0.8 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.2 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.6 km
- The White Lion0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abbey Lane Kitchen0.8 km
- Indiaana0.6 km
- Marmaris Restaurant0.5 km
- New China Red0.6 km
- The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea11.3 km
- Huntingdon14.3 km
- Peterborough16.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE261AS · Data under Open Government Licence