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Fenstanton

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About

Fenstanton ward encompasses the village of Fenstanton along with the smaller settlement of Hilton, situated along the old course of the River Great Ouse. The area is characterised by its riverside setting and agricultural land, with the A14 road forming a significant part of its northern boundary. Residential development is primarily focused within the village itself, which has historical connections to the coaching route between Cambridge and Huntingdon.

The ward's landscape is defined by the river and its adjacent meadows, with the Hemingford Grey backwater creating a distinct local feature. Community life centres on the village high street and its local amenities, including several public houses. The area maintains a separate identity from the larger nearby town of St Ives, with open farmland providing a clear demarcation between the settlements.

Area overview

On average Fenstanton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 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 per household in Fenstanton is £66,149 per year. There are 1 schools in Fenstanton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fenstanton is home to around 4,064 people, with a population density of about 275.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.77(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.22(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.92(-23%)
Other theft
4.68(-16%)
Public order
3.94(-24%)
East of England average

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

Economics

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

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

Property prices in Fenstanton

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £424,750 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£490,000
Flats3£195,000
Semi-Detached12£297,500
Terraced6£295,000

10 years median price trend in Fenstanton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fenstanton.

All postcodes in Fenstanton

PE289JN

Cranesbrook

PE289FJ

Apple Tree Close

PE289JP

Honey Hill

PE289NW

Westbrook

PE289HT

West End Road

PE289JU

Cherry Tree Way

PE289NF

Potton Road

Data Sources

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