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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

PE283JH

Blacksmiths End

PE283RJ

Needingworth Road

PE274TB

Church Street

PE274TY

Beldams

PE274UE

Russett Avenue

PE283LB

High Street

PE283LF

The Fairway

PE283PQ

Kingfisher Court

PE283NF

The Vineyard

PE283PP

High Street

PE283NU

Moat Close

PE283PH

Elizabeth Way

PE283QY

Greenfields

PE283NP

Sayers Court

PE274TR

Back Lane

PE283NE

Old Church Lane

PE283NS

Short Lane

PE283QL

Hereward

PE283XA

St Marys Road

PE283XU

Laxton Grange

PE274RY

Fews Close

PE283NW

Dunholt Way

PE283PF

Colne Road

PE274AB

Kestrel Court

PE274UL

Arnold Close

PE283RE

Holme Fen Drove

PE283XD

Frogs Hall

PE283PD

Brook Farm Drive

PE283PY

Colne Road

PE274NE

Lowndes Drove

PE274TZ

Cinders Close

PE274UB

Ashton Close

PE283XJ

The Poplars

PE274AG

Turnpike Close

PE274SQ

Priory Close

PE283ND

High Street

PE283PX

Colne Road

PE274TG

Back Lane

PE283FR

Bluntisham Road

PE283LD

High Street

PE283QW

High Street

PE283XL

The Hawthorns

PE274TQ

Back Lane

PE283PT

Bridge End

PE283QU

St Marys

PE274SZ

Silverdale Close

PE274TU

Overcote Lane

PE274NB

Needingworth Road

PE274SR

Spinney Way

PE283QP

Vermuyden

PE274UD

Bramley Avenue

PE283NR

The Paddock

PE274SU

Dales Way

PE274WY

St Ives Business Park

PE283FQ

Howgate Grove

PE283LS

East Street

PE283QD

Hermitage Road

PE283XS

Old Farm Court

PE283NN

Tidley Cross

PE274TF

Mill Way

PE283BF

Home Farm Close

PE274SX

Asplins Avenue

PE283DQ

Colne Road

PE283NB

Drury Lane

PE283RD

Colne Road

PE283XE

Megs Close

Data Sources

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