Postcode report
PE28 2LA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PE28 2LA: area rating, property, schools and local change
PE28 2LA is a postcode in Hemingford Grey & Houghton, Huntingdonshire, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PE28 2LA, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PE28 2LA are jobs and housing, while local prosperity 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 PE28 2LA is based on Huntingdonshire 008 Census 2021. It covers 9,059 residents, 2,616 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 36% 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 5/10.
For property prices near PE28 2LA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PE28 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £349k from 86 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PE28 2LA 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 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 PE28 2LA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PE28 2LA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 HMO licences, 4 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 PE28 2LA
Is PE28 2LA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% 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 PE28 2LA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PE28 2LA?
3 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 PE28 2LA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PE28 2LA?
LocaleIQ matched PE28 2LA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PE28 2LA?
The latest median sold price is £349k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PE28 2LA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 HMO licences, 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.