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About

Soham North ward covers the northern half of the market town of Soham. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and community facilities centred around the High Street. The landscape is largely flat, typical of the Cambridgeshire Fens, with open fields defining the ward's northern boundary. Soham's historical development as a trading and agricultural centre is evident in its street layout and building styles.

A notable local landmark is St. Andrew's Church, with its distinctive lantern tower visible across the area. The ward includes several educational institutions and recreational spaces like the recreation ground. The former railway line, now a path, traces the edge of the built-up area. Economic activity remains connected to the surrounding farmland, with some light industry located on the periphery.

Area overview

On average Soham North has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Soham North is £54,063 per year. There are 1 schools in Soham North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Soham North is home to around 6,994 people, with a population density of about 173.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Soham North Population
6,994
Population density
173.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.17(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.16(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.43(+17%)
Other theft
6.01(+10%)
Vehicle crime
5.72(+30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,892
84.23%
Other White
688
9.84%
African
62
0.89%
Other
41
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.56%
Total population: 6,995

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,529
27.63%
No qualifications
1,076
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
971
17.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
838
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 5,533

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
951
33.04%
Owns outright
863
29.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
531
18.45%
Other social rented
350
12.16%
Shared ownership
63
2.19%
Total households: 2,878

Property prices in Soham North

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £315K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Soham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£343,000£308
Semi-Detached26£268,500£301
Terraced19£220,000£308
Flats1£120,000£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Soham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£110,000£215,500£209,500
2017£327,500£132,475£220,000£194,500
2018£325,000£135,000£215,000£210,000
2019£330,000£130,000£226,750£200,000
2020£400,000£125,000£232,500£200,000
2021£400,000£170,000£242,500£211,500
2022£380,000£146,500£245,000£225,000
2023£500,000£205,000£260,000£245,000
2024£384,973£90,000£260,000£232,500
2025£420,000£161,000£265,000£220,000
2026£315,000£295,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£204£247£255
2017£233£228£261£263
2018£261£179£271£255
2019£267£215£243£252
2020£224£231£258£273
2021£281£236£286£280
2022£319£260£310£319
2023£298£272£331£281
2024£293£158£294£305
2025£308£276£297£311
2026£344£312£376
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Soham North in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.