Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

TOWNSEND ROAD, PE27 4SE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND ROAD, PE27 4SE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

340

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PE27 4SE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PE27 4SE's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £347k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 69.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE27 4SE is a sought-after residential area on Townsend Road, 1.5km from Holywell in Needingworth. Administratively it sits within Holywell-cum-Needingworth ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, PE27 4SE is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 69.9% 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 4SE are sourced from Output Area E00091444 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 4SE. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 345,000

7 sales · Mean £ 367,857

Terraced

£ 215,500

6 sales · Mean £ 214,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE27 4SE has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Holywell CofE Primary School

Outstanding201 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huntingdon11.0 km
  • Waterbeach17.3 km
  • St Neots Station18.6 km