PE26 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Wood Lane, 0.4km 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PE26 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00091602 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD LANE, PE26 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD LANE, PE26 1DN.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE26 1DN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1DN. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE26 1DN has low crime rates — 38 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 Junior School
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Three Horseshoes0.3 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.9 km
- Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd0.9 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B & M Express0.5 km
- Ramsey Traditional Butchers0.5 km
- Sophie Con Store0.4 km
- Sweet Taste of America0.5 km
- Top Supplement Limited0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Madeira Fish Bar0.5 km
- White Whale Fish Bar0.4 km
- China Hong0.6 km
- Ramsey Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abbey Lane Kitchen0.3 km
- Indiaana0.5 km
- Marmaris Restaurant0.5 km
- New China Red0.5 km
- The Ale House Kitchen & Botanical House0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesea11.2 km
- Huntingdon14.9 km
- Peterborough17.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE261DN · Data under Open Government Licence