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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

PE292BF

Tanner Drive

PE292LG

Silver Street

PE292XA

Malecoff

PE292NQ

Brudenell

PE292JP

Granary Close

PE292BY

Anderson Crescent

PE292EB

York Close

PE292LA

Berry Lane

PE292BH

Rectory Gardens

PE292XR

Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots

PE292HR

Silver Street

PE292NE

Baumgartner

PE292AF

The Avenue

PE292JW

Porch Close

PE292FG

Ravenshoe

PE292DF

Ravenshoe

PE292PU

Jordan Close

PE292DX

Peate Close

PE292JU

Buttermel Close

PE292BW

Cambridge Road

PE292HW

Corpus Christi Lane

PE292EU

Sylton Close

PE292LL

West Street

PE292EX

Holmehill

PE292LN

Roman Way Small Business Park

PE292NU

Hendrey Place

PE292LQ

Bearscroft Lane

PE292JY

Littlefield Close

PE292WB

London Road

PE292RX

Bath House Close

PE292NN

Foren Crescent

PE292EF

Mowlands

PE292NB

Causeway

PE292JD

Earning Street

PE292AP

Orchard Way

PE292JH

Pinfold Lane

PE292JA

London Road

PE292EY

Bayliss

PE292EA

Tudor Road

PE292EJ

Cow Lane

PE292DS

Hilsdens Drive

PE292HA

The Causeway

PE292PW

Chambers Way

PE292EG

Bascraft Way

PE292XG

Chester Way

PE292PE

Markham Drive

PE292WW

London Road

PE292XH

Cardinal Way

PE292YW

Middlemiss View

PE292XD

Cob Place

PE292ED

Croftfield Road

PE292AY

Cambridge Street

PE292BJ

East Chadley Lane

PE292ND

Gumcester Way

PE292WA

Martin Close

PE292DD

Windsor Road

PE292DW

Tudor Road

PE292FE

Ermine Street

PE292JL

Saxon Close

PE292FA

Brewer Avenue

PE292EW

St Anns Lane

PE292PN

Cordwainer Road

PE292NP

Bearscroft Lane

PE292QD

Southey Close

PE292HZ

London Road

PE292NR

Crowhill

PE292DQ

Bascraft Way

PE292DB

Pettit Road

PE292HN

Old Court Hall

PE292RW

Roman Way

PE292BS

Cambridge Villas

PE292WQ

Pavilion Close

PE292DH

Merton Walk

PE292LF

Pinder Close

PE292JG

Pinfold Lane

PE292PH

Reeve Way

PE292PF

Sursham Avenue

PE292HU

London Street

PE292YN

Miller Close

PE292WR

London Road

PE292EP

Riverside Mill

PE292LH

London Road

PE292HG

West Street

PE292PJ

Roberts Close

PE292FF

Russet Close

PE292DE

Ravenshoe

PE292UY

Port Holme Close

PE292AX

Laroc Close

PE292EZ

Bluegate

PE292LE

Silver Street

PE292LU

Ferndown Drive

PE292LR

Thickwillow

PE292AJ

Cambridge Street

PE292HP

Old Court Hall

PE292NF

Chandlers Square

PE292BP

Cambridge Road

PE292JS

Sweetings Road

PE292BD

Grove Court

PE292NT

Carter Lane

PE292AS

Linden Grove

Data Sources

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