Mews Close is in Ramsey, Huntingdon and in Huntingdonshire district. PE26 1BP is located in the Ramsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mews Close, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 1BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE26 1FB, PE26 1AA, PE26 1UL, PE26 1AB, PE26 1BN, PE26 1HA, PE26 1AF, PE26 1AJ, PE26 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE26 1BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PE26 1BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.5% | 21.8% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 16.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 40.9% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 15.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 13.4% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 16.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 28% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 89.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 88.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 88.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 0.7% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mews Close was 88.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Ramsey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mews Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ramsey and the 131st highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Hyde Place, 1 Mews Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-13 | £129,202 |
| Flat 1 Hyde Place, 1 Mews Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2022-06-27 | £129,422 |
| Flat 4 Hyde Place, 1 Mews Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-12-22 | £134,614 |
| Flat 3 Hyde Place, 1 Mews Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-06-30 | £111,697 |
| 2 Mews Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-11-09 | £224,564 |
PE26 1BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Spinning Infant School High Street , Ramsey PE26 1AD | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Junior School Station Road , Ramsey PE26 1JA | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury CofE Primary School Owls End , Bury PE26 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upwood Primary Academy Ramsey Road , Upwood PE26 2QA | 3out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashbeach Primary School Ashbeach Drove , Ramsey St Mary's PE26 2TG | 3out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College, Ramsey Abbey Road , PE26 1DG | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfrost | 18 Great Whyte | 96 yd | |
| New China Red | 64 High Street | 104 yd | |
| Leo's Cafe Bistro & Bar | 4 Great Whyte | 107 yd | |
| Indiaana | 61 High Street | 124 yd | |
| The Great Whyte Coffee | 28 Great Whyte | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale House Kitchen | 65 High Street | 136 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 43 Great Whyte | 198 yd | |
| WBIT Property Ltd T/A The Three Horseshoes | Public House, Three Horseshoes, 50 Little Whyte | 329 yd | |
| Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Street Record Cricketfield Lane | 335 yd | |
| Ramsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Hall Cricketfield Lane | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Hong | 44 High Street | 43 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 59 High Street | 117 yd | |
| Wok 'n' Roll | 15 Great Whyte | 136 yd | |
| Ramsey Kebab & Pizza | Shop, 23 Great Whyte | 140 yd | |
| Wi-yammin | 76 High Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd Neil Way | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Community Junior School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Ramsey Golf Club ABBEY TERRACE | golf | 325 yd |
| Ramsey Cricket Club CRICKETFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Tom Jones Memorial Fields Mill Lane | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Abbey College ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| One Leisure Ramsey ABBEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.