peterborough PE28 Postcodes
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Peterborough (PE28)
The PE28 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 1689 individual postcodes.
There are 137 electoral wards in the PE28 postcode area, including Boston, Bourne, Chatteris, Downham Market, Hunstanton, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, March, Peterborough, Sandringham, Skegness, Spalding, Spilsby, St Ives, St Neots, Stamford, Swaffham, Wisbech which come under the local authority of the Huntingdonshire Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in PE28 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of PE28 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
PE28 is a postcode district in the Peterborough district, England. It covers several villages and hamlets extending from Brington in the west to Waresley in the east.
Each postcode district comprises two parts - a five-digit alphanumeric code (known as the outward code) and a three-digit numeric code (known as the inward code). The outward code for the PE28 postcode district is PE28. The inward code is 0XX and identifies a smaller geographical area within each postcode district.
The area covered by the PE28 postcode district is a largely rural area and includes several small villages, hamlets and farms, mainly surrounded by arable farmland. Major settlements in or near the district include Huntingdon, Brampton and Spaldwick.
The district is served by Spaldwick railway station, located in the village of Spaldwick. The shopping and transport hub adjacent to the William Barclay shopping centre in Huntingdon is just 11 miles away and provides easy access to many major cities and towns.
The area around Huntingdon is also home to some of the region's best attractions, including the Huntingdon Racecourse, Huntingdon Castle, Houghton Mill and the St Ignatius's Country House hotel.
The surrounding countryside has plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling and fishing, as well as a wealth of wildlife to observe. There are also several designated footpaths, bridleways and cycle trails that cross the area.
The village of Brington is the largest settlement within the PE28 postcode district and is home to around 750 people. The village boasts a beautiful Norman church, an inn, a village hall and a temperance hall, as well as its own local newsletter.
Community spirit is very much at the heart of life in the PE28 postcode district. There are strong links between the villages within the area, with regular village festivals and carnivals held throughout the year.
Demographics
Cambridgeshire
PE28 is located in the county of Cambridgeshire, in England.
Cambridgeshire has a total population of 849,000, making it the 27th largest county in the UK.
Cambridgeshire has a total area of 1309 square miles, and a population density of 250 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | PE28 |
| Postal Town | Peterborough |
| MSOA Name | Huntingdonshire 015 |
| LSOA Name | Huntingdonshire 015A |
| County | Cambridgeshire |
| Region | Cambridgeshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
PE28 Electoral Wards
The postal region of PE28, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.