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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

PE293NQ

Newtons Court

PE296JR

The Glades

PE299TX

Huntingdon North

PE299YA

Huntingdon North

PE299XQ

Huntingdon North

PE293BB

Walden Grove

PE299WN

Huntingdon North

PE299SY

St Mary's Street

PE293ES

Huntingdon North

PE293BN

Brampton Road

PE299XL

Huntingdon North

PE297YU

Ermine Street

PE293NS

George Street

PE293QL

Ouse Walk

PE293DD

St Johns Street

PE296AN

Brampton

PE293EP

Huntingdon North

PE297BL

Huntingdon North

PE293LG

High Street

PE299PP

Huntingdon North

PE296GJ

Lindeth Close

PE296HJ

Goodliff Close

PE293AS

Castle Hill

PE296HF

Stukeley Road

PE293BW

Brampton Road

PE299SQ

St Mary's Street

PE299RX

Huntingdon North

PE293AE

Huntingdon North

PE293QW

Ouse Walk

PE299RP

Huntingdon North

PE299XN

Huntingdon North

PE293QZ

Victoria Square

PE296ED

Stonehill

PE296LA

Cromwell Drive

PE293EA

Royal Oak Passage

PE293QG

Ingram Street

PE293NF

High Street

PE297WE

Harebell Close

PE296NP

Brampton Road

PE293RT

Temple Place

PE299TL

St Mary's Street

PE296DY

Alms Close

PE299UW

Huntingdon North

PE293EW

Ermine Street

PE293RJ

Nursery Road

PE299LA

Huntingdon North

PE293DG

St John's Street

PE296UY

Seathwaite

PE299XD

Huntingdon North

PE293AY

Waters Meet

PE293PT

Princes Street

PE299YJ

Huntingdon North

PE291AF

Brookside

PE299WR

Huntingdon North

PE299QS

Huntingdon North

PE293PF

St Mary's Street

PE296GZ

Whinfell Close

PE293RG

Montagu Road

PE299SL

St Mary's Street

PE293HD

St Johns Terrace

PE296JQ

Woodlands

PE293PD

Ambury Road South

PE296JZ

The Poplars

PE297HB

Redwongs Way

PE299SN

Huntingdon North

PE296GQ

Dyson Close

PE291WE

East Street

PE296JW

The Shrubbery

PE296UU

Ennerdale Close

PE296XG

Archers Court

PE296UE

Windermere

PE296NT

Brampton Road

PE299TT

Huntingdon North

PE296HQ

Huntingdon Business Centre

PE299UU

Huntingdon North

PE299HX

Huntingdon North

PE299WT

Huntingdon North

PE296NS

Brampton Road

PE297YT

Cherry Tree Close

PE297HD

Redwongs Way

PE299UL

Huntingdon North

PE296UP

Wastwater

PE299XH

Huntingdon North

PE292EQ

Huntingdon North

PE296UH

Wertheim Way

PE296DB

Dartmoor Drive

PE299XY

Huntingdon North

PE291WX

Cross Street

PE299SH

St Mary's Street

PE293HB

Ambury Road South

PE296WW

Loughrigg Close

PE291JD

Ambury Road

PE299XE

Huntingdon North

PE296TH

Levers Water

PE299WW

Huntingdon North

PE296HL

Stukeley Road

PE299WS

Huntingdon North

PE293NE

High Street

PE296UF

Rydal Close

PE296JU

Woodlands

Data Sources

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