PE29 1NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Whaddons, 0.8km from Newtown in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1NP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 46.6% year-on-year. 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 1NP are sourced from Output Area E00091549 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WHADDONS, PE29 1NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WHADDONS, PE29 1NP.
506
34
£ 44,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE29 1NP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PE29 1NP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 46.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 1NP. The average age is 33.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,525
3 sales · Mean £ 135,341
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE29 1NP has low crime rates — 36 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
Spring Common Academy
Hartford Junior School
Hartford Infant and Preschool
St John's CofE Primary School
Huntingdon Primary School
Huntingdon Nursery School
St Peter's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- D J Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Hartford Village Store0.9 km
- Slimming World0.2 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Maureen's Jam0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lord Protector0.3 km
- King of the Belgians0.8 km
- The Barley Mow0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Eddie's Place0.6 km
- Geanna's0.6 km
- Dreamers Bar0.8 km
- Dessert Central0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Chippy0.3 km
- Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Tony's Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon2.0 km
- St Neots Station13.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE291NP · Data under Open Government Licence