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About

Godmanchester lies directly south of Huntingdon, connected by a bridge over the River Great Ouse. The area's layout reflects its history as an important Roman settlement, with a street grid that still influences the town centre today. The river and several man-made lakes, or 'lagoons', shape the local landscape, providing spaces for walking and wildlife. Residential streets extend from the historic core, blending older properties with more recent developments.

The area is known for its extensive common land, including Port Holme Meadow, which is one of the largest water meadows in the UK. This open space is used for grazing and flood management, defining the town's rural edges. Local life centres on the high street and the parish church of St Mary's. The Chinese Bridge, a decorative wooden footbridge, offers a distinctive crossing to a nearby island in the river.

Area overview

On average Godmanchester has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Godmanchester is £64,614 per year. There are 3 schools in Godmanchester: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Godmanchester is home to around 7,889 people, with a population density of about 397.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Godmanchester Population
7,889
Population density
397.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.28(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.69(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-38%)
Public order
3.8(-26%)
Other theft
2.79(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,627
83.96%
Other White
574
7.27%
African
129
1.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
76
0.96%
Indian
65
0.82%
Total population: 7,893

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,437
38.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
865
13.75%
No qualifications
844
13.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
566
9%
Total 16+ residents: 6,290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,147
33.11%
Owns outright
1,029
29.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
544
15.7%
Other social rented
532
15.36%
Social rents from council
82
2.37%
Total households: 3,464

Property prices in Godmanchester

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Godmanchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £1,330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Godmanchester 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 Godmanchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached33£325,000
Terraced25£247,500
Detached48£465,000
Flats19£155,000

10 years median price trend in Godmanchester

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

All postcodes in Godmanchester

PE292AW

Cambridge Street

PE292AU

Comben Drive

PE292BN

Fox Grove

PE292NG

Godley Green

PE292EL

Cambridge Road

PE292HS

Old Court Hall

PE292LB

West Street

PE292PD

Gallier Close

PE292AB

Bridge Place

PE292BU

Meadow Way

PE292DN

Stuart Close

PE292LY

Bergamont Close

PE292XE

Fishers Way

PE292FH

Ash Tree Avenue

PE292AH

Church Place

PE292AT

Cambridge Street

PE292YA

Betts Close

PE292PP

Fisherman Way

PE292AN

Park Lane Meadows

PE292DY

Dove House Close

PE292HX

London Street

PE292AZ

Jarwood Walk

PE292JT

Grainger Avenue

PE292HH

West Street

PE292PS

Gornall Way

PE292DZ

Lions Cross

PE292BA

Post Street

PE292LD

Offord Road

PE292JQ

New Street

PE292HE

West Street

PE292HD

The Causeway

PE292NL

Butcher Drive

PE292LT

Allen Farm Close

PE292DR

White Hart Lane

PE292BZ

Kisby Avenue

PE292PT

Lammie Way

PE292DT

Fairey Avenue

PE292PB

Doherty Road

PE292DL

Field Walk

PE292UX

Greenacre Close

PE292LZ

West Street

PE292NW

Norris Drive

PE292QE

Gould Court

PE292YL

Parcell Walk

PE292AG

Park Lane

PE292HJ

West Street

PE292FD

Bridge Place

PE292LP

Crowhill

PE292HT

Old Court Hall

PE292PX

Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots

PE292JR

The Maltings

PE292BG

Traders Walk

PE292FJ

Dexter Close

PE292JE

St Anns Lane

PE292DU

The Close

PE292BL

Lancaster Way

PE292AR

Comben Drive

PE292JF

The Stiles

PE292LW

Duck End

PE292QB

Wilson Drive

PE292SN

Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots

PE292ER

Riverside Mill

PE292NZ

Gumcester Way

PE292HB

The Causeway

PE292AE

The Avenue

PE292NH

London Road

PE292JN

Pipers Lane

PE292UU

Stokes Drive

PE292PL

Ream Close

PE292BX

Almond Close

PE292AL

Chadley Lane

PE292LJ

Common Lane

PE292ES

Riverside Mill

PE292XB

Hayling Close

PE292HF

West Street

PE292BT

Cambridge Road

PE292UW

Stokes Drive

PE292DG

Harcourt

PE292HL

Old Court Hall

PE292PG

George Close

PE292JB

London Road

PE292BQ

London Road

PE292QP

Pinder Close

PE292FB

Innkeeper Way

PE292HQ

West Street

PE292LX

Golden Rod

PE292QR

Hudpool

PE292NY

St Anns Lane

PE292LS

Brick Kilns

PE292NJ

Mowlands

PE292DA

Kisby Avenue

PE292PR

Ostler Crescent

PE292DP

Tudor Road

PE292BE

Gumcester Way

PE292PQ

Cobbler Drive

PE292QU

Post Street

PE292PA

Ermine Street

PE292NS

Crowhill

PE292JZ

Sears Close

PE292EE

Carnaby Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.