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About

Sawtry ward encompasses the village of Sawtry and its immediate surrounding rural area in the western part of Huntingdonshire. The settlement is situated along the old Great North Road, now the A1, which historically shaped its development. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, local commerce, and agricultural land, with several small business parks located on its fringes. The community includes primary and secondary schooling facilities within the village.

The landscape is largely flat, typical of the region, with farmland defining the ward's boundaries. A notable local feature is the proximity to Monks Wood, a national nature reserve, which lies just to the north. The ward contains areas of older village centre properties alongside more modern housing developments. Community life includes various local clubs and organisations, with the parish church serving as a focal point in the village.

Area overview

On average Sawtry has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sawtry is £64,613 per year. There are 4 schools in Sawtry: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sawtry is home to around 6,594 people, with a population density of about 98.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sawtry Population
6,594
Population density
98.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.21(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.9(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.89(+24%)
Vehicle crime
6.98(+59%)
Public order
6.52(+27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,005
91.05%
Other White
244
3.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.64%
African
39
0.59%
Total population: 6,595

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,635
30.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,049
19.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
896
16.5%
No qualifications
789
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
622
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,430

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,033
36.83%
Owns outright
998
35.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
366
13.05%
Other social rented
237
8.45%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.46%
Total households: 2,805

Property prices in Sawtry

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £299,250 in Sawtry area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sawtry 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 Sawtry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached39£260,000
Terraced14£181,250
Detached58£362,500

10 years median price trend in Sawtry

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawtry.

All postcodes in Sawtry

PE285SX

The Retreat

PE285YL

Abbey Farm Cottage

PE285NQ

Stanegate

PE285XN

Old Great North Road

PE285QA

Cromwell Way

PE285RN

Annesley Close

PE285GG

College Court

PE282LR

Monks Wood

PE285WP

Barrett Court

PE285YJ

Woodwalton Lane

PE285SY

Glatton Road

PE285XU

Cotton Close

PE285SL

Oakley Drive

PE285RA

Chestnut Close

PE285UQ

Ermine Way

PE282LG

Clay Lane

PE285SW

Hill Close

PE285YT

New Road

PE285XF

Scotney Way

PE282NX

Sapley Road

PE285UB

Coppins Close

PE282LD

Station Road

PE285PL

Farm Close

PE285NE

Saxon Close

PE285XB

Chesham Road

PE285NY

Huntings Drive

PE285QF

The Briars

PE282LP

New England Cottages

PE282NY

Manor Court

PE285WN

Stapleton Close

PE285YU

Church End

PE285XP

Old Great North Road

PE285WH

Hodson Court

PE285YR

Raveley Road

PE282NJ

Ramsey Road

PE285SD

Brookside Industrial Estate

PE282NH

Ramsey Road

PE285ST

High Street

PE285WS

Ginns Way

PE285TU

Deer Park Road

PE285BY

St Judith's Lane

PE285UH

Shawley Road

PE285TY

Papyrus Way

PE282PB

Rectory Lane

PE285TR

Louthe Way

PE285UL

Gidding Road

PE285SE

The Leys

PE282LH

Heath Farm Cottage

PE285WR

Woods Close

PE285TH

Fen Lane

PE285YX

Raveley Road

PE285QH

Bramble End

PE285SP

High Street

PE285UD

Glebe Road

PE73QG

Sawtry

PE282NN

Elm Close

PE285SN

Ashdale Close

PE285TG

Fen Lane

PE285QL

Bedford Way

PE285NG

The Wheatsheaves

PE285UU

Manor Drive

PE285XA

Green End Road

PE285WT

Paddison Close

PE285GR

Holborn View

PE285QG

Crabapple Close

PE282LT

Sawtry

PE285US

Allen Close

PE285RD

Rectory Close

PE285SQ

Rockingham Road

PE285NR

Chapman Grove

PE282NL

School Lane

PE285UE

Mill View

PE282LU

Hill Farm Court

PE285PJ

Westerman Close

PE285TD

Church Causeway

PE285PQ

Roundhills Way

PE282PH

Sawtry

PE285UX

Green End Road

PE285GL

The Maltings

PE285BT

Bowland Close

PE285TW

Moyne Road

PE262RN

Ugg Mere Court Road

PE285XJ

Sapcote Way

PE285UA

Whitehouse Road

PE285TN

Moyne Road

PE282WL

Clay Lane

PE285XH

Alwin Close

PE285WW

Wright Way

Data Sources

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