St Neots East is a residential ward located in the town of St Neots, within the district of Huntingdonshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes local amenities such as schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to the daily needs of residents. The ward is bordered by the River Great Ouse to the west, providing green spaces and walking paths along the water.
Transport links are accessible, with the A428 road running nearby and St Neots railway station just a short distance away, offering connections to London and Cambridge. The ward has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at local venues like the Priory Centre. While predominantly residential, St Neots East benefits from its proximity to the town centre, where larger shops and services are available. The area is characterised by its quiet, suburban feel and convenient location.
Area overview
On average St Neots East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Neots East is £55,800 per year. There are 2 schools in St Neots East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
St Neots East Population
4,146
Population density
959.8 per km²
Demographics
British
3,153
76.12%
Other White
384
9.27%
Indian
96
2.32%
Chinese
58
1.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
1.38%
Total population: 4,142
No religion
2,190
52.82%
Christian
1,526
36.81%
Not answered
240
5.79%
Hindu
81
1.95%
Muslim
42
1.01%
Total population: 4,146
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,312
45.41%
Level 3 (A level)
497
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
393
13.6%
No qualifications
283
9.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
270
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 2,889
Employed
2,098
72.65%
Retired
187
6.48%
Looking after home or family
171
5.92%
Long-term sick or disabled
121
4.19%
Student
112
3.88%
Total 16+ residents: 2,888
Housing
Owns with a mortgage
625
41.78%
Other social rented
304
20.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
218
14.57%
Owns outright
161
10.76%
Shared ownership
120
8.02%
Total households: 1,496
Detached
522
34.82%
Semi-detached
373
24.88%
Terraced
315
21.01%
Purpose-built flat
260
17.34%
Caravan/temporary
23
1.53%
Total households: 1,499
Property prices in St Neots East
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £394,950 in St Neots East area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,750 up to £620,000.
