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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
19.42(-38%)
Shoplifting
15.45(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.86(-15%)
Other theft
4.56(-17%)
Vehicle crime
3.97(-10%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Holywell-cum-Needingworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £770,000.

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
Terraced9£255,000
Semi-Detached33£290,000
Detached41£415,000

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

PE283QP

Vermuyden

PE283LA

High Street

PE283PQ

Kingfisher Court

PE274TB

Church Street

PE283XQ

St Marys Close

PE283PT

Bridge End

PE274AG

Turnpike Close

PE274TP

Bedford Close

PE274AJ

Sandifer Way

PE283RJ

Needingworth Road

PE274TS

Egret Close

PE274TX

The Furlongs

PE274TR

Back Lane

PE274TW

Overcote Lane

PE283LN

Rectory Road

PE274ST

Senescalls

PE283PY

Colne Road

PE274UE

Russett Avenue

PE283FR

Bluntisham Road

PE283PW

Colne Road

PE283QB

School Road

PE283LG

Noble Lane

PE283PH

Elizabeth Way

PE283XU

Laxton Grange

PE283LT

Colne Road

PE274SQ

Priory Close

PE283LE

Wood End

PE274UA

Ashton Close

PE274TZ

Cinders Close

PE283QJ

Meadow Way

PE274TH

Hawkes Lane

PE283XZ

The Shires

PE274SH

Chapel Close

PE283NJ

Earith Road

PE283NT

Meridian Close

PE274SN

Meeting Lane

PE283QH

Greenfields

PE283QF

Meadow Drove

PE274TU

Overcote Lane

PE274TJ

Park View

PE274SF

Ravenscourt

PE274TQ

Back Lane

PE283LZ

East Street

PE283QX

Edwards Walk

PE283GZ

Thimble Close

PE283QR

Greenfields

PE274UD

Bramley Avenue

PE283LY

Bluntisham Road

PE283NP

Sayers Court

PE283PA

Station Road

PE274TY

Beldams

PE274AF

Turnpike Close

PE274WY

St Ives Business Park

PE274TT

St Johns Close

PE274SL

Silver Lane

PE283XW

The Sycamores

PE283LD

High Street

PE283XS

Old Farm Court

PE283QS

Adelaide Walk

PE283FQ

Howgate Grove

PE283NY

Colne Road

PE283XN

Wheatley Crescent

PE283PG

Marina Drive

PE283LF

The Fairway

PE274SB

High Street

PE274SW

Willow Green

Data Sources

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