Area360 logo

Find postcode

Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley

Interactive map displaying Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley

About

The Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley ward encompasses a largely rural part of Huntingdonshire, characterised by agricultural land and the settlements of its three namesake villages. Stilton, positioned along the old Great North Road, is the most prominent. The area's landscape is defined by open farmland and the gentle topography of the former Huntingdonshire claylands, with a network of minor roads connecting the communities.

The ward has a strong historical agricultural identity, with farming remaining a visible part of the local economy. Stilton is famously associated with the cheese that bears its name, though production historically occurred elsewhere; the village was a key staging post for its distribution. The area includes the hamlet of Washingley, a former medieval manor site, adding to the sense of layered history within a working countryside environment.

Area overview

On average Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley is £68,892 per year. There are 4 schools in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley is home to around 6,474 people, with a population density of about 55.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley Population
6,474
Population density
55.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.96(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.22(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.66(+66%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(+83%)
Public order
5.87(+13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,885
90.89%
Other White
250
3.86%
Indian
54
0.83%
Irish
46
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.57%
Total population: 6,475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,934
35.47%
Level 3 (A level)
933
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
824
15.11%
No qualifications
745
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
565
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 5,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,148
40.96%
Owns with a mortgage
910
32.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
13.09%
Other social rented
243
8.67%
Other forms of private rent
75
2.68%
Total households: 2,803

Property prices in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley 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 Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£467,500
Semi-Detached22£249,973
Terraced5£237,500

10 years median price trend in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley.

Data Sources

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