Is PE29 2JL a safe place to live?

Yes, PE29 2JL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 21 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PE29 2JL?

The average property price in PE29 2JL is currently around £315k.

What is the population of PE29 2JL?

The population for the PE29 2JL area is approximately 274 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Huntingdonshire, East of England

SAXON CLOSE, PE29 2JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAXON CLOSE, PE29 2JL.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE29 2JL 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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7/10

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4/10

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7/10

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4/10

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5/10

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7/10

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3/10

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6/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 45, PE29 2JL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE29 2JL is a safe, established residential area on Saxon Close, 0.3km from Godmanchester in Godmanchester. Administratively it sits within Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots ward and the Huntingdon constituency.

For families considering a move, PE29 2JL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE29 2JL are sourced from Output Area E00091486 (shared with 15 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 2JL. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 3%

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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 282,750

2 sales · Mean £ 282,750

Terraced

£ 273,500

8 sales · Mean £ 278,374

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

PE29 2JL has low crime rates — 21 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 offences42

Anti-social behaviour24

Public order7

Vehicle crime5

Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils0.5 km

Godmanchester Community Academy

Good410 pupils0.6 km

Godmanchester Bridge Academy

Good196 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Rumbles Fish Bar0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Cinta Restaurant0.5 km
Grand Piano Cafe0.2 km
Pinnies0.3 km
Cawfee0.7 km
The White Hart0.2 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Slimming World0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Exhibition0.2 km
The Royal Oak Public House0.3 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Central England Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
Co-operative Retail0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Huntingdon1.9 km
St Neots Station10.9 km