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Buckden

About

Buckden ward encompasses the large village of Buckden and the smaller settlement of Diddington, situated along the A1 corridor in western Huntingdonshire. The area is characterised by its mix of residential development and open agricultural land, with the River Great Ouse flowing to the east. Buckden itself has a historic core centred around its High Street and a notable 15th-century tower, a remnant of a former palace used by bishops.

The ward includes significant areas of farmland and the Buckden Towers conference centre, set within extensive grounds. Local geography is defined by the river valley and the elevated land of the Huntingdonshire Clay Plateau. The presence of the busy A1 road is a major transport feature, while the surrounding landscape supports arable farming and provides rural walking routes along the riverbanks and through the village's marina.

Area overview

On average Buckden has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buckden is £59,502 per year. There are 1 schools in Buckden: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Buckden is home to around 3,389 people, with a population density of about 125.2 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Buckden Population

3,389

Population density

125.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.02(-26%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.51(0%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.97(+24%)

Vehicle crime

5.31(+17%)

Burglary

5.31(+91%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

3,137

92.51%

Other White

2.57%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.83%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.74%

Irish

0.71%

Total population: 3,391

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,072

37.54%

Level 3 (A level)

466

16.32%

No qualifications

433

15.16%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

407

14.25%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

276

9.66%

Total 16+ residents: 2,856

Housing

Owns outright

697

46.13%

Owns with a mortgage

471

31.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

160

10.59%

Other social rented

133

8.8%

Other forms of private rent

1.59%

Total households: 1,511

Property prices in Buckden

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Buckden area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £662,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Buckden over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£440,000	£273,000	£387,500	£500,000	£651,250
Flats	2	£297,500	£272,750	£283,750	£311,250	£322,250
Semi-Detached	15	£290,000	£144,000	£197,500	£400,000	£468,850
Terraced	7	£280,000	£174,600	£233,500	£297,500	£425,600

10 years median price trend in Buckden

All postcodes in Buckden

PE195XY

Great North Road

PE195XH

Buckden Road

PE195ST

Hunts End

PE195TE

Church Street

PE195TJ

Cranfield Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail