PE27 5LB is a sought-after residential area on Needingworth Road, 1.1km from The Wilderness in St Ives (Huntingdonshire). Administratively it sits within St Ives South ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
For serious buyers, PE27 5LB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5LB are sourced from Output Area E00091664 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEEDINGWORTH ROAD, PE27 5LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEEDINGWORTH ROAD, PE27 5LB.
305
44
£ 48,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE27 5LB 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE27 5LB combines high owner-occupation (93%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE27 5LB. The average age is 43.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE27 5LB has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
Westfield Junior School
Wheatfields Primary School
St Ivo Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Oliver's Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Forty Winks0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Kyra Enterprises Ltd T/A McDonalds0.2 km
- Olive Catering0.5 km
- All Saints Church0.9 km
- Beacon Cafe, Bluntisham Baptist Church0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Pig-Cassos0.9 km
- Eric's St Ives Ltd0.3 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- British Essentials Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
- BP St Ives Connect0.1 km
- Baba News Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Marsh Harrier0.5 km
- Hunts Sailing Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon8.8 km
- St Neots Station16.8 km
- Waterbeach19.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE275LB · Data under Open Government Licence