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About

Ramsey ward encompasses the market town of Ramsey along with several surrounding villages and rural settlements. The area lies within the Fenland landscape, characterised by flat agricultural fields and drainage channels that define much of its topography. Housing includes historic buildings in the town centre alongside more recent residential developments on the outskirts.

A notable landmark is the substantial Ramsey Abbey gatehouse, a remnant of the town's monastic history. Economic activity is centred on local commerce and farming, with the town providing essential services for the wider ward. The community is served by primary schools and maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger urban areas in the region.

Area overview

On average Ramsey has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ramsey is £54,595 per year. The median sale price in Ramsey is £283,750 (around £276 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £213,750 and £359,500. There are 5 schools in Ramsey: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ramsey is home to around 10,540 people, with a population density of about 151.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ramsey Population
10,540
Population density
151.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.2(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.22(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.06(+27%)
Other theft
5.31(-3%)
Public order
5.12(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,625
91.3%
Other White
398
3.78%
Other Asian
64
0.61%
African
59
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.49%
Total population: 10,542

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,320
26.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,613
18.63%
No qualifications
1,545
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,382
15.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,055
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 8,659

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £283,750
Price per sq ft: £276
Sales (last 12 months): 138
Typical range (middle 50%): £214K – £360K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £283,750 (about £276 per square foot) in Ramsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ramsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached72£332,500£288
Semi-Detached42£257,000£262
Terraced13£195,000£254
Flats11£117,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ramsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ramsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£81,000£192,500£143,998
2017£282,500£108,000£193,500£148,000
2018£285,000£100,000£205,000£160,750
2019£292,500£102,500£215,000£164,000
2020£312,000£112,500£215,000£163,750
2021£317,000£120,000£230,000£182,500
2022£375,000£112,500£256,973£181,250
2023£386,250£130,000£254,995£195,000
2024£374,000£125,000£250,000£190,000
2025£335,000£118,750£241,123£195,000
2026£354,000£103,400£270,000£179,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ramsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ramsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£157£192£198
2017£234£180£188£205
2018£245£190£214£208
2019£243£153£220£206
2020£251£194£223£212
2021£253£198£249£228
2022£288£226£272£236
2023£289£230£275£258
2024£285£216£254£220
2025£286£222£265£257
2026£293£220£253£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ramsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ramsey in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Huntingdonshire district.

Band A£1,704
Band B£1,988
Band C£2,272
Band D£2,556
Band E£3,124
Band F£3,693
Band G£4,261
Band H£5,113

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ramsey ward.

Local councillors

Howard Julian Tobias

Ramsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Karan Maheshwari

Ramsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Ryan Coogan

Ramsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

All postcodesin Ramsey

PE261BQ

Queen Mary Close

PE262TZ

Middlemoor Road

PE261AW

Blenheim Road

PE262QR

Grenfell Road

PE262XQ

Muchwood Lane

PE261HL

Great Whyte

PE261EB

New Road

PE262TS

Oilmills Road

PE262TX

Marriotts Close

PE261GE

Ethelred Close

PE261SA

Stocking Fen Road

PE261BS

High Street

PE262UJ

Chandlers Way

PE262RP

School Drove

PE262YF

The Hollow

PE262XH

Bodsey

PE262YA

Hollow Road

PE262UZ

School Farm Drove

PE261AE

High Street

PE261DX

The Pavement

PE261AX

West Avenue

PE262UG

Beaupre Drove

PE262TH

Oak Way

PE262TT

Oilmills Road

PE261DY

New Road

PE261AT

The Avenue