POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
PE26 1LB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 10 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 17 Feb 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £270,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 10 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Feb 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
4 within 400mPE26 1LB links 4 transport stops within 400m and 9 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Charles Close (BCT) at about 184m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
62 within 1200mPE26 1LB currently links 62 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 19 food and drink, 15 personal services, 11 grocery. The closest mapped place is Wing Hing Fish Bar & Chinese at about 208m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,916 online job adverts observedHuntingdonshire local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched PE26 1LB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
10 nearby school rows10 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for PE26 1LB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 28PE26 1LB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 28 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 213, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 56 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£270,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Feb 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of PE26 1LB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
19 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (11), cafe (5), restaurant (3).
Amenity group
Personal services
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (11), beauty (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (7), bakery (2), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (5), bar (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Wing Hing Fish Bar & Chinese
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Premier
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Fuel
Tesco
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Financial services
Tesco
Atm in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Tesco
Supermarket at Neil Way, Ramsey, Huntingdon.
Fuel
Shell
Fuel Station at Huntingdon.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bury CofE Primary School
Primary option in PE26 2NJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ramsey Junior School
Primary option in PE26 1JA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ramsey Spinning Infant School
Primary option in PE26 1AD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for PE26 1LB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around PE26 1LB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like PE26 1LB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess PE26 1LB.
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Ask vetted agents
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