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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

PE299SA

St Mary's Street

PE299NS

Huntingdon North

PE296EE

Blackstone Road

PE299XR

Huntingdon North

PE299WD

Huntingdon North

PE299QU

Huntingdon North

PE293HR

Cromwell Walk

PE299SE

St Mary's Street

PE296GR

Lodge Close

PE293TN

St Mary's Street

PE299UG

Huntingdon North

PE293AU

Mill Common

PE293TR

Millfield Park

PE293DW

Walden Road

PE296EG

Stukeley Road

PE299WE

Huntingdon North

PE293AX

The Walks North

PE293BU

Ferrars Court

PE299XG

Huntingdon North

PE299PS

Huntingdon North

PE296UQ

Wertheim Way

PE299PY

Huntingdon North

PE293RB

Hartford Road

PE299RR

Huntingdon North

PE296JG

Flamsteed Drive

PE293TL

Castle Hill Lane

PE299WH

Huntingdon North

PE293QF

Wood Street

PE296LB

Cromwell Drive

PE293BY

George Street

PE299SJ

St Mary's Street

PE293AD

George Street

PE296XJ

Elter Water

PE293PJ

High Street

PE299TN

St Mary's Street

PE299SS

St Mary's Street

PE299XB

Huntingdon North

PE299UN

Huntingdon North

PE296HZ

Stonehill

PE299PW

Huntingdon North

PE296GP

Scholars Avenue

PE293DQ

Ferrars Road

PE289WE

Huntingdon North

PE296UN

Bassenthwaite

PE296XH

Blea Water

PE299UX

Huntingdon North

PE299UJ

Huntingdon North

PE299QT

Huntingdon North

PE297LL

Kings Gardens

PE296GA

Greendale

PE296TY

Percy Green Place

PE293RS

Bradbury Place

PE296TW

Haweswater

PE291WF

Hartford Road

PE299QB

Huntingdon North

PE299SD

St Mary's Street

PE291WJ

Hartford Road

PE297BU

North Side

PE296EB

St Margarets Way

PE296FG

Falcon Road

PE299XJ

Huntingdon North

PE293LE

All Saints Passage

PE293RN

Hartford Road

PE291WZ

East Street

PE296EF

Blackstone Road

PE299YH

Huntingdon North

PE296ND

Ermine Street

PE293PG

Castle Moat Road

PE293RP

Hartford Road

PE299YR

Castle Hill

PE296FY

Ramsay Court

PE299TR

Huntingdon North

PE293DR

High Street

PE296XA

Peaks Court

PE299ST

St Mary's Street

PE291JP

Priory Road

PE299WZ

Huntingdon North

PE299EF

Huntingdon North

PE296US

Wertheim Way

PE299PN

Huntingdon North

PE293PS

Princes Street

PE292NA

Brampton Road

PE299XX

Huntingdon North

PE293EN

High Street

PE296GS

Headlands

PE293YW

High Street

PE299NR

Huntingdon North

PE299LH

Huntingdon North

PE293QS

Euston Street

PE293QR

Euston Street

PE293RL

Huntingdon East

PE296WN

Knipe Close

PE296HN

Stukeley Road

Data Sources

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