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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

PE292AD

Bridge Place

PE292DJ

Rushes Walk

PE292XN

Cardinal Way

PE292JX

Wigmore Close

PE292JJ

Oakleigh Crescent

PE292AQ

Post Street

PE292EH

Devana Close

Data Sources

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