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Holywell-cum-Needingworth

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About

Holywell-cum-Needingworth is a ward in the district of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire. It comprises the villages of Holywell and Needingworth, located near the River Great Ouse. The area is known for its rural character, with farmland and open spaces dominating the landscape. The ward has a mix of residential properties, from historic cottages to modern housing developments.

The villages offer local amenities such as pubs, a village hall, and a primary school, serving the community’s needs. The nearby RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes provide opportunities for walking and wildlife observation. Holywell-cum-Needingworth maintains a quiet, countryside atmosphere while being within easy reach of larger towns like St Ives and Huntingdon for additional services and transport links.

Area overview

On average Holywell-cum-Needingworth has very low deprivation and moderate 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 of residents in Holywell-cum-Needingworth is £56,715 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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

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

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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Holywell-cum-Needingworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £845,000.

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
Detached47£415,000
Semi-Detached34£280,000
Terraced7£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

PE274TY

Beldams

PE274UE

Harris Crescent

PE283JH

Wood End

PE283LB

High Street

PE283LF

The Fairway

PE283PQ

High Street

PE283RJ

Bluntisham Road

PE283NU

Moat Close

PE283NF

High Street

PE283PH

Dunholt Way

PE283PP

Bridge End

PE283QY

Greenfields

PE283NP

Orchard End

PE274TR

Back Lane

PE283NS

Colne Road

PE283NE

Moat Close

PE283QL

Chapel Road

PE283XA

Frogs Hall

PE283XU

Laxton Grange

PE274RY

Fews Close

PE283NW

Dunholt Way

PE274AB

High Street

PE274UL

Overcote Lane

PE283PF

Colne Road

PE283RE

Brackhill Fen Drove

PE283XD

Frogs Hall

PE274NE

Lowndes Drove

PE274TZ

Church Street

PE274UB

Ashton Close

PE283PD

Earith Road

PE283PY

Chapel Road

PE283XJ

Colne Road

PE274AG

Bluntisham Road

PE274SQ

Priory Road

PE274TG

Back Lane

PE283FR

Bluntisham Road

PE283LD

High Street

PE283ND

Bluntisham Road

PE283PX

Chapel Road

PE283QW

High Street

PE283XL

Colne Road

PE274TQ

Back Lane

PE283PT

Bridge End

PE283QU

Meadow Drove

PE274SZ

High Street

PE274NB

Bluntisham Road

PE274TU

Overcote Lane

PE274SR

Spinney Way

PE283QP

Bridge End

PE274SU

Dales Way

PE274UD

Bramley Avenue

PE274WY

Conger Lane

PE283NR

The Paddock

PE283FQ

Bluntisham Road

PE283NN

East Street

PE283LS

Colne Road

PE283QD

Hermitage Road

PE283XS

Wood End

PE274SX

Asplins Avenue

PE274TF

Mill Way

PE283BF

Bluntisham Road

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: 01/12/2025.