Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

RUSTON CLOSE, PE29 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSTON CLOSE, PE29 1AE.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PE29 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

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

PE29 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Ruston Close, 0.3km from Sapley in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1AE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00091539 (shared with 6 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 PE29 1AE. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 290,000

5 sales · Mean £ 298,400

Terraced

£ 222,375

12 sales · Mean £ 221,229

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

5 sales · Mean £ 241,400

Flat

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

PE29 1AE has low crime rates — 36 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order11
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good364 pupils0.7 km
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Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils1.0 km
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Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils1.1 km
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Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils1.1 km
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Huntingdon Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.2 km
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Huntingdon Primary School

Good403 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's School

Good1201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Nandos0.9 km
  • Harris & Hoole Ltd1.0 km
  • Sports Direct Fitness.Com0.8 km
  • Bensons for Beds1.0 km
  • Dessert Central0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • D J Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • NIC Services Group1.0 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Oak Tree Stores & Post Office0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lord Protector0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Chippy1.0 km
  • Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go!1.0 km
  • Tony's Takeaway0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd - Supermarket1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huntingdon2.5 km
  • St Neots Station13.9 km