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Holywell-cum-Needingworth

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About

Holywell-cum-Needingworth ward encompasses two historic villages on the southern bank of the River Great Ouse, within the Huntingdonshire district. The area is characterised by its riverside location, agricultural land, and residential streets. Needingworth is the larger settlement, with a linear layout along the B1040 road. Holywell retains a more secluded, green character near the river. The ward includes local amenities such as a primary school, village shops, and public houses serving the community.

The landscape is defined by the river and the nearby wetlands of the Ouse Washes, which influence the local environment. A notable local landmark is the Holywell Ferry, a small pedestrian cable ferry that has operated across the river for centuries, connecting to the village of Overcote. The area contains several conservation areas protecting its historic buildings and rural setting. Community life often centres around village events and the parish church of St John the Baptist in Needingworth.

Area overview

On average Holywell-cum-Needingworth has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holywell-cum-Needingworth is £70,414 per year. There are 3 schools in Holywell-cum-Needingworth: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holywell-cum-Needingworth is home to around 6,796 people, with a population density of about 209.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holywell-cum-Needingworth Population
6,796
Population density
209.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
21.63(+204%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.57(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.15(-12%)
Other theft
4.86(-13%)
Burglary
3.24(+17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,344
93.34%
Other White
205
3.02%
Irish
42
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.46%
Other Asian
29
0.43%
Total population: 6,797

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,128
37.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,033
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
798
13.9%
No qualifications
764
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
580
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 5,740

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,374
47.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,040
36.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
207
7.21%
Other social rented
133
4.63%
Other forms of private rent
59
2.05%
Total households: 2,873

Property prices in Holywell-cum-Needingworth

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Holywell-cum-Needingworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holywell-cum-Needingworth 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 Holywell-cum-Needingworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£415,000
Semi-Detached31£290,000
Terraced8£255,000

10 years median price trend in Holywell-cum-Needingworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell-cum-Needingworth.

All postcodes in Holywell-cum-Needingworth

PE274ST

Senescalls

PE274TH

Hawkes Lane

PE274TS

Egret Close

PE283QF

Meadow Drove

PE283NZ

Walnut Tree Close

PE283XF

Orchard End

PE283XG

Bramley Grove

PE274SB

High Street

PE283QR

Greenfields

PE274TX

The Furlongs

PE283NY

Colne Road

PE283NJ

Earith Road

PE274TL

Overcote Lane

PE283SA

Meadow Drove

PE274TD

The Maltings

PE274SN

Meeting Lane

PE283PA

Station Road

PE283PJ

Osier Holt

PE283QX

Edwards Walk

PE283XZ

The Shires

PE274SG

Old Farm Close

PE274TW

Overcote Lane

PE283LA

High Street

PE283PU

Chapel Road

PE283XN

Wheatley Crescent

PE283RA

Cooks Drove

PE274AD

Lowndes Drove

PE274SE

Townsend Road

PE283LL

Station Road

PE283LR

Mill Lane

PE283LT

Colne Road

PE283LY

Bluntisham Road

PE274TN

Overcote Lane

PE274WA

Ferry Meadow

PE283QT

Meadow Drove

PE274TA

Bluntisham Road

PE283QQ

Parrens Road

PE274TP

Bedford Close

PE283FJ

Glebe Close

PE283GZ

Thimble Close

PE283LH

The Heath

PE274AH

Gaunt Way

PE283LJ

The Heath

PE283NT

Meridian Close

PE283XH

Maple Close

PE274AA

Parsons Green

PE283LX

Presses Close

PE283PW

Colne Road

PE283QB

School Road

PE283QG

Cooks Drove

PE283RH

The Waterhaven

PE283PE

Holywell-cum-Needingworth

PE283XW

The Sycamores

PE274SL

Silver Lane

PE274SW

Willow Green

PE274SY

Silver Court

PE283PZ

Colne Road

PE274AL

Wilmer Way

PE274TJ

Park View

PE283LG

Noble Lane

PE283NQ

Manor Place

PE273ND

Needingworth Road

PE274SD

Priory Road

PE283LW

Rectory Road

PE283XT

Sumerling Way

PE283LQ

The Heath

PE283QA

Orchard Crescent

PE283QZ

Greenfields

PE274SJ

High Street

PE283QE

Meadow Lane

PE283QN

Darford

PE283RF

The Paddocks

PE283FP

Station Road

PE283LP

Hollidays Road

PE283NG

Somersham Road

PE283RB

Bridge End

PE274SH

Chapel Close

PE283LZ

East Street

PE283NH

The Quadrangle

PE283PG

Marina Drive

PE283PN

High Street

PE274AJ

Sandifer Way

PE283XQ

St Marys Close

PE274RZ

Pound Hill Close

PE283LE

Wood End

PE283NL

Earith Road

PE274TT

St Johns Close

PE283QJ

Meadow Way

PE283QS

Adelaide Walk

PE274SA

High Street

PE283NA

The Rhees

PE283NX

Mill Garden

PE274SF

Ravenscourt

PE274SP

Daintree

PE283LU

Colne Road

PE283QH

Greenfields

PE274AF

Turnpike Close

PE274TE

Harris Crescent

PE274UA

Ashton Close

PE283LN

Rectory Road

Data Sources

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