PE26 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Terrace, 0.2km from Ramsey in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00091602 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY TERRACE, PE26 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY TERRACE, PE26 1DD.
267
45
£ 44,500 /yr
57%
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 1DD — age 45, 37% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE26 1DD. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE26 1DD has low crime rates — 43 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
Abbey College, Ramsey
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
Ramsey Junior School
Bury CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B & M Express0.3 km
- Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.3 km
- Sophie Con Store0.1 km
- Sweet Taste of America0.2 km
- Top Supplement Limited0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Madeira Fish Bar0.3 km
- White Whale Fish Bar0.1 km
- China Hong0.3 km
- Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Three Horseshoes0.1 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.7 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.6 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abbey Lane Kitchen0.0 km
- Indiaana0.2 km
- Marmaris Restaurant0.3 km
- New China Red0.2 km
- The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea11.3 km
- Huntingdon14.6 km
- Peterborough17.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE261DD · Data under Open Government Licence