PE26 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oliver Close, 0.7km from Westfield in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, PE26 1BB represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00091624 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLIVER CLOSE, PE26 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVER CLOSE, PE26 1BB.
307
43
£ 44,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE26 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 43, PE26 1BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1BB. The average age is 42.5. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 227,500
1 sales · Mean £ 227,500
Semi-Detached
£ 203,000
5 sales · Mean £ 201,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE26 1BB has low crime rates — 45 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
Bury CofE Primary School
Abbey College, Ramsey
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.5 km
- B & M Express1.0 km
- Bury Cakes and Pies0.7 km
- Sweet Taste of America0.9 km
- Lloyds Chemist1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.5 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.6 km
- The White Lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Indiaana1.0 km
- Marmaris Restaurant1.0 km
- New China Red1.0 km
- The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House1.0 km
- The Great Whyte Coffee1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- China Hong0.9 km
- Wing Hing Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chilli Hut1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea11.5 km
- Huntingdon13.9 km
- Peterborough16.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE261BB · Data under Open Government Licence