PE26 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Malting Yard, 0.1km from Ramsey in Ramsey. Administratively it sits within Ramsey ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE26 1DL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00091620 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTING YARD, PE26 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTING YARD, PE26 1DL.
265
43
£ 44,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE26 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PE26 1DL has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DL. The average age is 43.4. 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
£ 125,000
9 sales · Mean £ 122,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE26 1DL has low crime rates — 36 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 Junior School
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
Abbey College, Ramsey
Bury CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Three Horseshoes0.1 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.5 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.5 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.1 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.9 km
- B & M Express0.1 km
- Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.1 km
- Sophie Con Store0.1 km
- Sweet Taste of America0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Madeira Fish Bar0.1 km
- White Whale Fish Bar0.1 km
- China Hong0.2 km
- Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.1 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abbey Lane Kitchen0.2 km
- Indiaana0.2 km
- Marmaris Restaurant0.1 km
- New China Red0.1 km
- The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea11.2 km
- Huntingdon14.7 km
- Peterborough17.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PE261DL · Data under Open Government Licence