PE27 4UB is a sought-after residential area on Ashton Close, 1.2km from Holywell in Needingworth. Administratively it sits within Holywell-cum-Needingworth ward and the North West Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE27, PE27 4UB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 90% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 28.8% 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 4UB are sourced from Output Area E00091445 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTON CLOSE, PE27 4UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON CLOSE, PE27 4UB.
226
57
£ 57,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE27 4UB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 57, 90% owned. PE27 4UB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 28.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 4UB. The average age is 57.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 331,666
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
2 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 4UB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holywell CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Queens Head0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon11.2 km
- Waterbeach16.9 km
- St Neots Station18.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PE274UB · Data under Open Government Licence