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Huntingdon Central & West

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About

Huntingdon Central & West encompasses the historic core of the market town, centred on the pedestrianised High Street and the medieval bridge over the River Great Ouse. The area is characterised by a mix of Georgian and Victorian buildings housing independent shops, cafes, and local services. The Cromwell Museum, located in the former grammar school, is a focal point.

The western section extends towards Hinchingbrooke Country Park, a large area of lakes and meadows created from former gravel pits. The park provides extensive walking routes along the river and connects to the grounds of Hinchingbrooke House. This blend of a compact town centre with immediate access to open waterways and parkland defines the area's layout.

Area overview

On average Huntingdon Central & West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Huntingdon Central & West is £67,318 per year. There are 4 schools in Huntingdon Central & West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Huntingdon Central & West is home to around 10,399 people, with a population density of about 2,232.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Huntingdon Central & West Population
10,399
Population density
2,232.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.58(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.29(+335%)
Shoplifting
23.46(+243%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.42(+127%)
Public order
13.46(+163%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,106
68.32%
Other White
1,439
13.84%
Other Asian
325
3.12%
Indian
317
3.05%
African
284
2.73%
Total population: 10,401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,377
39.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,427
16.77%
No qualifications
1,167
13.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,129
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
773
9.08%
Total 16+ residents: 8,510

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,360
29.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,326
28.54%
Owns outright
1,108
23.85%
Other social rented
519
11.17%
Shared ownership
120
2.58%
Total households: 4,646

Property prices in Huntingdon Central & West

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Huntingdon Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Huntingdon Central & West 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 Huntingdon Central & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£405,000
Flats43£149,000
Terraced32£238,750
Semi-Detached26£270,000

10 years median price trend in Huntingdon Central & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Huntingdon Central & West.

All postcodes in Huntingdon Central & West

PE293BH

Brampton Road

PE296DG

Halcyon Court

PE293LD

High Street

PE293TH

High Street

PE293AR

The Walks East

PE293GH

George Street

PE293EZ

Ermine Street

PE299RB

Huntingdon North

PE299TH

St Mary's Street

PE293LH

High Street

PE299RD

Huntingdon North

PE292FR

Huntingdon North

PE296SW

Loweswater

PE296JE

Halley Close

PE291HU

Brookside

PE299RT

Huntingdon North

PE299UF

Huntingdon North

PE293PA

Princes Street

PE293QN

Ouse Walk

PE291RY

North Street

PE299WU

Huntingdon North

PE291XG

Hartford Road

PE293EX

Ermine Street

PE293AZ

Walden Road

PE283YP

Huntingdon North

PE296HR

Stukeley Road

PE296XQ

Brampton

PE296XL

Huntingdon North

PE297YR

Cherry Tree Close

PE293NB

Huntingdon North

PE293EE

Ferrars Road

PE291HY

Cowper Road

PE296XB

Orthwaite

PE293HE

Sayer Street

PE296UD

Coniston Close

PE299WL

Huntingdon North

PE299TP

St Mary's Street

PE299SU

St Mary's Street

PE299WA

Huntingdon North

PE293FF

St Clements Passage

PE284JF

Huntingdon North

PE296DA

Stukeley Road Retail Park

PE293NL

Huntingdon North

PE299YE

Huntingdon North

PE293HG

Brampton Road

PE296TX

Ullswater

PE296JY

The Copse

PE293RR

Saxongate Community Learning Centre

PE299TA

St Mary's Street

PE293AJ

High Street

PE293TT

Brampton Road

PE297AA

St Peters Road

PE293BP

Brampton Road

PE293TP

St Clements Passage

PE293DU

High Street

PE296NA

Brampton Road

PE299WY

Huntingdon North

PE297BX

West Side

PE299XP

Huntingdon North

PE299UP

Huntingdon North

PE299YQ

Huntingdon North

PE299PL

Huntingdon North

PE293QE

Hartford Road

PE299RS

Huntingdon North

PE293RF

Hartford Road

PE299TS

Huntingdon North

PE293AQ

High Street

PE291JB

Avenue Road

PE296JP

Christie Drive

PE299XU

Huntingdon North

PE293SA

St Mary's Street

PE296JF

Flamsteed Drive

PE293LT

Grammar School Walk

PE296GB

Beacon Close

PE299HD

Huntingdon North

PE296HP

Huntingdon Business Centre

PE297HJ

Great Northern Street

PE296XP

Snowdonia Way

PE296TZ

Percy Green Place

PE299TG

St Mary's Street

PE296XN

Exmoor Close

PE293AH

Ferrars Road

PE299TU

Huntingdon North

PE293EJ

Bloomfield Place

PE299US

Huntingdon North

PE297YS

St Peters Road

PE299YB

Huntingdon North

PE299WF

Huntingdon North

PE293QT

Orchard Lane

PE293HF

Merritt Street

PE293PE

St Marys Street

PE293LJ

High Street

PE293HN

Cromwell Walk

PE293NJ

Market Hill

PE299UD

Huntingdon North

PE296AA

Kingfisher Way

PE291HX

Brookside

PE299SF

St Mary's Street

PE296EN

Chancellor Close

PE296UX

Wertheim Way

Data Sources

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