PE29 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Newtown in Huntingdon. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
Day-to-day life in PE29 1BL has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00091530 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE29 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE29 1BL.
286
43
£ 44,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE29 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PE29 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 56% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 1BL. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE29 1BL has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Huntingdon Nursery School
Huntingdon Primary School
Spring Common Academy
St Peter's School
St John's CofE Primary School
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Hartford Infant and Preschool
Hartford Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Card Factory1.0 km
- D J Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Hope's sweet creations0.8 km
- Jayes Newsagents0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lord Protector0.6 km
- Da Vincis0.9 km
- Montagu Working Men's Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Eddie's Place0.7 km
- Geanna's0.7 km
- Local Cafe0.9 km
- Olmo Lounge1.0 km
- Pizza Express0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Euro Shop1.0 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Essential Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chicken Spot1.0 km
- Golden Chippy0.6 km
- Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza Town1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Braywood House0.7 km
- Coach & Horses Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon1.4 km
- St Neots Station12.8 km
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Postcode Profile: PE291BL · Data under Open Government Licence