Postcode report
Is PE27 5LA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PE27 5LA: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE27 5LA is a postcode in St Ives South, Huntingdonshire, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE27 5LA, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE27 5LA are health and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 PE27 5LA is based on Huntingdonshire 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,215 residents, 1,715 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 14% 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 10/10.
For property prices near PE27 5LA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £325k from 46 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE27 5LA can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PE27 5LA 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 PE27 5LA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 HMO licences, 13 street-disruption records 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 PE27 5LA
Is PE27 5LA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% 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 PE27 5LA?
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 PE27 5LA?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PE27 5LA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PE27 5LA?
LocaleIQ matched PE27 5LA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE27 5LA?
The latest median sold price is £325k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE27 5LA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 HMO licences, 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.