Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

BEATON CRESCENT, PE29 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEATON CRESCENT, PE29 1AH.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE29 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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 1AH has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 26.6% year-on-year.

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

PE29 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beaton Crescent, 0.7km from Sapley in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1AH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, up 26.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00091548 (shared with 12 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 1AH. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,000

11 sales · Mean £ 215,363

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

8 sales · Mean £ 231,937

Flat

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

PE29 1AH has low crime rates — 48 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 offences127
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson40
Drugs21
Other crime13

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good364 pupils0.2 km
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Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.3 km
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Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils0.6 km
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Huntingdon Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.6 km
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Huntingdon Primary School

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's School

Good1201 pupils0.8 km
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Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils0.8 km
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Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • D J Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Maureen's Jam0.9 km
  • Oak Tree Stores & Post Office0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lord Protector0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Eddie's Place0.9 km
  • Geanna's0.9 km
  • Sports Direct Fitness.Com0.9 km
  • Dreamers Bar0.5 km
  • Bensons for Beds0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Chippy0.7 km
  • Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Curry Hut0.9 km
  • Tony's Takeaway0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Braywood House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huntingdon1.9 km
  • St Neots Station13.3 km