Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

DESBOROUGH ROAD, PE29 1RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DESBOROUGH ROAD, PE29 1RX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

411

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE29 1RX 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.

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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, PE29 1RX is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £356k reflects the demand.

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

PE29 1RX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Desborough Road, 0.5km from Hartford in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon East ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

For serious buyers, PE29 1RX is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1RX are sourced from Output Area E00091528 (shared with 27 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 1RX. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 298,500

12 sales · Mean £ 311,333

Terraced

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

PE29 1RX has low crime rates — 23 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Hartford Junior School

Good230 pupils0.4 km
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Hartford Infant and Preschool

Outstanding195 pupils0.4 km
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Spring Common Academy

Outstanding197 pupils0.6 km
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Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.8 km
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Huntingdon Nursery School

Outstanding86 pupils1.1 km
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Huntingdon Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good364 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's School

Good1201 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • D J Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Hartford Village Store0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • Maureen's Jam0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Lord Protector0.4 km
  • King of the Belgians0.3 km
  • The Barley Mow0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Eddie's Place0.4 km
  • Geanna's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Chippy0.4 km
  • Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huntingdon2.2 km
  • St Neots Station13.1 km