Fenstanton is a ward located in the district of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire. It covers the village of Fenstanton, which lies along the A14 road, providing connections to Cambridge and Huntingdon. The area is characterised by a mix of residential properties, local amenities, and green spaces, including the nearby River Great Ouse. Fenstanton has a community-focused atmosphere, with a primary school, shops, and pubs serving the local population.
The ward is part of a rural setting, with farmland and open countryside surrounding the village. Fenstanton’s history dates back to Roman times, and it retains some traditional architecture alongside newer developments. Public transport links include bus services to nearby towns, while the river offers opportunities for leisure activities like walking and boating. The ward’s population is a mix of long-term residents and newcomers, contributing to a steady but modest growth in recent years.
Area overview
On average Fenstanton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fenstanton is £54,900 per year. There are 1 schools in Fenstanton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Fenstanton Population
4,064
Population density
275.1 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
3,659
90.03%
Other White
192
4.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.76%
Irish
26
0.64%
Total population: 4,064
Religion
Christian
1,987
48.89%
No religion
1,807
44.46%
Not answered
208
5.12%
Hindu
15
0.37%
Muslim
14
0.34%
Total population: 4,064
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,266
38.35%
Level 3 (A level)
610
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
470
14.24%
No qualifications
410
12.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
301
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 3,301
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
2,002
60.63%
Retired
861
26.08%
Looking after home or family
113
3.42%
Student
101
3.06%
Long-term sick or disabled
63
1.91%
Total 16+ residents: 3,302
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
659
39.06%
Owns with a mortgage
605
35.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
165
9.78%
Other social rented
160
9.48%
Shared ownership
44
2.61%
Total households: 1,687
Housing type
Detached
770
45.62%
Semi-detached
563
33.35%
Terraced
265
15.7%
Purpose-built flat
56
3.32%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
13
0.77%
Total households: 1,688
Property prices in Fenstanton
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £396,000 in Fenstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Fenstanton in the 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 Fenstanton over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
26
£505,000
£360,000
£434,375
£625,000
£830,875
Flats
3
£195,000
£168,000
£180,000
£200,000
£204,000
Semi-Detached
18
£300,000
£244,875
£286,250
£377,500
£437,750
Terraced
5
£310,000
£225,400
£287,000
£325,000
£325,000
10 years median price trend
in Fenstanton
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fenstanton.
