Is PE29 1AQ a safe place to live?

Yes, PE29 1AQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PE29 1AQ?

The average property price in PE29 1AQ is currently around £395k.

What is the population of PE29 1AQ?

The population for the PE29 1AQ area is approximately 259 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

GARDENERS LANE, PE29 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDENERS LANE, PE29 1AQ.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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8/10

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6/10

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7/10

workEmployment

9/10

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6/10

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7/10

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2/10

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9/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE29 1AQ — age 51, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE29 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gardeners Lane, 0.7km from Hartford in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

For serious buyers, PE29 1AQ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00091514 (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 PE29 1AQ. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%

Asian / British Asian2.3%

Black / African / Caribbean4.2%

Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

3 sales · Mean £ 363,333

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

PE29 1AQ has low crime rates — 17 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.

Anti-social behaviour17

Violence and sexual offences16

Other crime4

Burglary3

Drugs3

school Local Schools

Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils0.3 km

Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils0.3 km

Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils0.6 km

Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.9 km

Huntingdon Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.1 km

Huntingdon Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km

St John's CofE Primary School

Good364 pupils1.2 km

St Peter's School

Good1201 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

D J Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
Hartford Village Store0.5 km
Slimming World0.8 km
Maureen's Jam0.2 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Lord Protector0.4 km
King of the Belgians0.4 km
The Barley Mow0.5 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Eddie's Place0.3 km
Geanna's0.3 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Golden Chippy0.4 km
Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Huntingdon2.1 km
St Neots Station13.0 km