PE27 3DE is a sought-after residential area on Bedford Crescent in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, PE27 3DE is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 15.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00091643 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD CRESCENT, PE27 3DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD CRESCENT, PE27 3DE.
332
41
£ 51,800 /yr
58%
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
PE27 3DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £255k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £255k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 3DE. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 247,500
10 sales · Mean £ 247,800
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 3DE has low crime rates — 24 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
Wheatfields Primary School
Thorndown Primary School
St Ivo Academy
Westfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Haywain0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Flaming Wok0.8 km
- All Saints Church0.9 km
- Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church1.0 km
- B's Coffee Shop & Bistro0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SPAR0.8 km
- Central England Cooperative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- St Ives Fish & Chips0.8 km
- All dough pizza0.6 km
- Curry Kitchen (St Ives) Ltd0.5 km
- George's0.6 km
- The Foodie Corner0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Art Convenience Store0.6 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Whateleys Newscentre0.5 km
- Whateley's Newsagents0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon7.8 km
- St Neots Station16.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273DE · Data under Open Government Licence