Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

PE29 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE29 1BL.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson31
Drugs15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Huntingdon Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils0.1 km
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Huntingdon Primary School

Good403 pupils0.1 km
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Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's School

Good1201 pupils0.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good364 pupils0.6 km
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Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.6 km
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Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils0.6 km
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Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Lord Protector0.6 km
  • Da Vincis0.9 km
  • Montagu Working Men's Club0.9 km
restaurant

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
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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
fastfood

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

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