PE26 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Charles Close, 0.4km from Westfield in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE26 1BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00091622 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLES CLOSE, PE26 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES CLOSE, PE26 1BJ.
250
34
£ 44,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE26 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 78% social renting, PE26 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE26 1BJ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE26 1BJ has low crime rates — 31 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
10 nearby- 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.3 km
- B & M Express0.7 km
- Bury Cakes and Pies0.9 km
- Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.7 km
- Sophie Con Store0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Madeira Fish Bar0.7 km
- White Whale Fish Bar0.8 km
- China Hong0.6 km
- Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Three Horseshoes0.9 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.3 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.3 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.7 km
- The White Lion0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abbey Lane Kitchen0.9 km
- Indiaana0.7 km
- Marmaris Restaurant0.6 km
- New China Red0.7 km
- The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea11.3 km
- Huntingdon14.2 km
- Peterborough16.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE261BJ · Data under Open Government Licence