Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

COTTON COURT, PE29 1HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTON COURT, PE29 1HW.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

PE29 1HW has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

PE29 1HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cotton Court, 0.4km from Sapley in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1HW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00091545 (shared with 28 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 1HW. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

PE29 1HW has low crime rates — 38 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson33
Drugs16
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.3 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good364 pupils0.4 km
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Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils0.8 km
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Huntingdon Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.0 km
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Huntingdon Primary School

Good403 pupils1.0 km
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Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils1.0 km
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Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's School

Good1201 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Nandos0.9 km
  • Harris & Hoole Ltd0.9 km
  • Sports Direct Fitness.Com0.8 km
  • Dreamers Bar0.9 km
  • Bensons for Beds0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • D J Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • NIC Services Group0.9 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Maureen's Jam0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lord Protector0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Chippy0.8 km
  • Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.9 km
  • Tony's Takeaway0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd - Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huntingdon2.3 km
  • St Neots Station13.7 km