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About

Ramsey ward is located in the northwest of Huntingdonshire, covering the town of Ramsey and its surrounding rural areas. The ward includes the historic market town, known for its medieval abbey ruins and traditional market square. The area is characterised by a mix of residential, agricultural, and green spaces, with the Great Whyte serving as a central thoroughfare.

The ward features a blend of older properties and newer developments, alongside farmland and waterways like the Ramsey Forty Foot Drain. Local amenities include shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to both town and rural residents. The nearby Ramsey Hollowell Fen provides a nature reserve, adding to the ward’s natural appeal. Ramsey’s transport links include the B1096 road, connecting it to nearby towns and Peterborough.

Area overview

On average Ramsey has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ramsey is £45,307 per year. There are 5 schools in Ramsey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ramsey Population

10,540

Population density

151.5 per km²

Demographics

British

9,625

91.3%

Other White

398

3.78%

Other Asian

0.61%

African

0.56%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.49%

Total population: 10,542

Housing

Owns outright

1,658

36.18%

Owns with a mortgage

1,485

32.4%

Private landlord or letting agency

663

14.47%

Other social rented

491

10.71%

Social rents from council

122

2.66%

Total households: 4,583

Property prices in Ramsey

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Ramsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Ramsey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	83	£370,000	£240,500	£306,846	£420,078	£595,000
Flats	4	£135,000	£109,800	£117,000	£154,000	£163,600
Semi-Detached	54	£245,921	£145,450	£222,750	£280,000	£335,500
Terraced	31	£175,000	£95,900	£144,250	£212,500	£256,250

10 years median price trend in Ramsey

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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