Postcode report
Is PE26 1BF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PE26 1BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE26 1BF is a postcode in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE26 1BF, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE26 1BF are property market signals and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PE26 1BF is based on Huntingdonshire 003 Census 2021. It covers 8,601 residents, 134 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near PE26 1BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £300k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE26 1BF can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PE26 1BF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PE26 1BF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PE26 1BF
Is PE26 1BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 32% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PE26 1BF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PE26 1BF?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PE26 1BF?
LocaleIQ matched PE26 1BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE26 1BF?
The latest median sold price is £300k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE26 1BF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.