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About

Somersham ward encompasses the village of Somersham along with the smaller settlements of Woodhurst and Oldhurst. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets and open agricultural land, with the B1040 road providing a central route. Pingle Field is a notable open space near the village centre. The local landscape is largely flat, typical of the Cambridgeshire Fens, with drainage ditches and fields defining the outskirts.

The community is served by a primary school, several shops, and public houses. St John's Church, with its distinctive spire, stands at the heart of Somersham. A unique historical feature is the site of a former medieval bishop's palace, of which only earthworks remain. The ward maintains a quiet, village-oriented atmosphere, with much of the surrounding land dedicated to farming.

Area overview

On average Somersham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Somersham is £63,750 per year. There are 2 schools in Somersham: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Somersham is home to around 3,673 people, with a population density of about 194.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Somersham Population
3,673
Population density
194.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.69(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.45(-53%)
Burglary
4.63(+67%)
Other theft
4.36(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.27(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,379
91.92%
Other White
118
3.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.6%
Irish
21
0.57%
Indian
18
0.49%
Total population: 3,676

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
967
31.15%
Level 3 (A level)
604
19.46%
No qualifications
462
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
461
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
364
11.73%
Total 16+ residents: 3,104

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
671
41.06%
Owns with a mortgage
584
35.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
204
12.48%
Other social rented
105
6.43%
Other forms of private rent
44
2.69%
Total households: 1,634

Property prices in Somersham

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Somersham area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Somersham 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 Somersham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£375,000
Flats1£150,000
Semi-Detached15£260,000
Terraced6£245,000

10 years median price trend in Somersham

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

All postcodes in Somersham

PE283JB

High Street

PE283EA

White Hall Close

PE283HJ

Long Drove

PE283JF

Feoffees Road

PE283JN

Lakeway

PE283FH

Bellevue Close

PE283DJ

The Bank

PE283EG

Church Street

PE283ER

St Ives Road

PE283FT

Somersham

PE283YQ

Mortimer Row

PE283YY

Grange Barns

PE283EP

West End

PE283HT

Squires Close

PE283YS

Heath View Close

PE283YU

Rose Meadows

PE283JL

Homestead

PE283HP

Bishops Road

PE283HA

The Green

PE283JD

Station Approach

PE283EJ

King Street

PE283EX

Robert Avenue

PE283FX

Somersham

PE283EW

Shepherd Terrace

PE283GY

Willow Rise

PE283JA

High Street

PE283EZ

Norwood Road

PE283EL

Rectory Lane

PE283JR

Shortland

PE283HD

Coronation Avenue

PE283DH

Bank Avenue

PE283HH

Chatteris Road

PE283DT

Chatteris Road

PE283HG

Parkhall Road

PE283DL

Colne Fields

PE283EB

West Newlands Industrial Park

PE283HQ

Parkhall Road

PE283EN

High Street

PE283EY

Norwood Road

PE283HX

Loftsteads

PE283JP

Ibbott Crescent

PE283HW

Parkhall Road

PE283JY

Hereford Close

PE283YE

Hammond Way

PE283YT

Coach Mews

PE283JX

Grange Road

PE283DS

Chatteris Road

PE283JJ

Pennway

PE283YZ

High Street

PE283EH

High Street

PE283HB

Butts Close

PE283JS

The Trundle

PE283YB

Meridian Close

PE283FL

Pidley Sheep Lane

PE283DY

Windsor Gardens

PE283EF

Harvey Drive

PE283HY

Chatteris Road

PE283YD

Braefield

PE283JE

Feoffees Road

PE283JQ

Feoffees Road

PE283WD

Warners Drove

PE283HL

Parkhall Road

PE283PB

Parkhall Road

PE283DZ

Windsor Gardens

PE283HN

Dunkirk Drove

PE283DP

Chatteris Road

PE283ET

St Ives Road

PE283ED

Springfield

PE283JZ

Six Bells

PE283YJ

Cranfield Place

PE283JG

High Street

PE283YF

Whiston Close

PE283YG

Crane Close

PE283EE

High Street

PE283DN

Chatteris Road

PE283HE

Parkhall Road

PE283FS

Newlands Way

PE283HR

Queens Road

PE283YR

Providence Close

PE283BS

The Heath

PE283ES

Pidley Road

PE283YA

Parkhall Road

PE283YX

The Pasture

PE283DU

Shortland Terrace

PE283EQ

Pinfold Lane

PE283FU

Somersham

PE283HZ

Locksgate

PE283JU

The Paddock

PE283JW

The Trundle

PE283FF

West Newlands

PE283FN

Library Walk

PE283JT

Grange Road

PE283DX

The Heath

PE283HU

Ditchfield

PE283HS

Manor Close

PE283EU

Parkhall Road

PE283HF

Parkhall Road

PE283YL

Brookers Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.