11,766TOTAL POPULATION
4,826HOUSEHOLDS
3.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,560AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PE26 POSTCODE REGION

Peterborough (PE26)

The PE26 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 400 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the PE26 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, 23% of people in PE26 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 PE26 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


PE26 is a postcode district in the district of Peterborough. It is located approximately 50 miles from London and covers an area of 19.22 square miles.

The area falls within the East Cambridgeshire local authority and is home to roughly 7,800 people (according to the 2011 Census). The majority of the population live in villages such as Chatteris, Kings Ripton and Wimblington, whilst the remainder base themselves in the larger town of Chatteris.

The area is rural in nature and well-connected to other parts of the country, with the A141 running through part of the area and the A15, A1 and M11 all nearby. Chatteris railway station also provides regular services to Cambridge and Ely.

As with many rural areas, much of the local economy revolves around agriculture, with many of the villages hosting traditional businesses such as farm shops, vehicle dealerships and outdoor pursuits services. Although the district is largely rural, there are some small industrial estates within the area and larger employers can also be found in Chatteris.

The area also serves as a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the natural beauty of the region, with a number of parks, lakes and woodlands to be found within the postcode district. The Pymoor nature reserve and Anglesey Abbey also make for an interesting day out.

Thanks to its low crime rates, keen house prices and plentiful amenities, the area remains an appealing option for both young professionals and those starting a family. And, with its close proximity to the cities of Cambridge and Peterborough, it also provides easy access to the rest of the UK.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in PE26 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PE26Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

PE26 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.

Cambridgeshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodePE26
Postal TownPeterborough
MSOA NameHuntingdonshire 003
LSOA NameHuntingdonshire 003C
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityHuntingdonshire
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PE26 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PE26, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Benwick
Bevill's Leam
Bury
Flood's Ferry
Old Nene
Pondersbridge
Ramsey
Ramsey Forty Foot
Ramsey Mereside
Ramsey St Mary's
Swingbrow
Upwood
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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'.

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