PE29 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Newtown in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1DH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00183539 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PE29 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE29 1DH.
140
29
£ 44,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE29 1DH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in PE29 1DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 1DH. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE29 1DH has low crime rates — 43 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
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
St John's CofE Primary School
Spring Common Academy
Huntingdon Nursery School
Huntingdon Primary School
Hartford Infant and Preschool
Hartford Junior School
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- D J Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Slimming World0.2 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Maureen's Jam0.7 km
- Oak Tree Stores & Post Office0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lord Protector0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Eddie's Place0.8 km
- Geanna's0.8 km
- Dreamers Bar0.5 km
- Bensons for Beds0.8 km
- Dessert Central0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Chippy0.5 km
- Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Curry Hut1.0 km
- Tony's Takeaway0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Braywood House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon1.8 km
- St Neots Station13.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE291DH · Data under Open Government Licence