PE27 3XZ is a safe, established residential area on Garden Close in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE27, PE27 3XZ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE27 3XZ are sourced from Output Area E00091639 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARDEN CLOSE, PE27 3XZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN CLOSE, PE27 3XZ.
217
46
£ 51,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PE27 3XZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £326k 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 PE27 3XZ. The average age is 45.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
5 sales · Mean £ 327,500
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 3XZ has low crime rates — 20 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
Westfield Junior School
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
St Ivo Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Haywain0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Flaming Wok0.2 km
- All Saints Church0.3 km
- Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church0.6 km
- Cafe Zest1.0 km
- Acushnet Europe Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SPAR0.1 km
- Central England Cooperative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- St Ives Fish & Chips0.1 km
- All dough pizza0.7 km
- Curry Kitchen (St Ives) Ltd0.7 km
- George's0.6 km
- Pig-Cassos0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Art Convenience Store0.6 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- British Essentials Ltd0.8 km
- Whateleys Newscentre0.7 km
- North Sea Seafood Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Forty Winks0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon7.9 km
- St Neots Station16.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PE273XZ · Data under Open Government Licence