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About

Swavesey ward encompasses the village of Swavesey along with the smaller settlements of Fen Drayton and Fen Drayton Lakes. The area is characterised by flat, open fenland landscape, with agricultural land defining much of its surroundings. The ward is bordered by the River Great Ouse, which has historically influenced its development. Residential areas are concentrated within the villages, with community facilities centred around Swavesey's historic core.

A significant network of waterways and old railway lines now form popular walking and cycling routes, connecting to the surrounding countryside. The RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes, a series of flooded former gravel pits, provide a major habitat for wetland birds and recreational space. Local governance is maintained through a parish council, with the area retaining a distinct identity separate from the larger market towns nearby.

Area overview

On average Swavesey has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swavesey is £77,201 per year. There are 3 schools in Swavesey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swavesey is home to around 3,783 people, with a population density of about 142.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swavesey Population
3,783
Population density
142.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.12(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.55(+147%)
Vehicle crime
19.3(+339%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.6(+146%)
Other theft
10.04(+84%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,236
85.59%
Other White
235
6.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
1.35%
Indian
42
1.11%
Other
35
0.93%
Total population: 3,781

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,329
43.98%
Level 3 (A level)
495
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
414
13.7%
No qualifications
331
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
269
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 3,022

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
599
37.25%
Owns outright
582
36.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
204
12.69%
Social rents from council
111
6.9%
Other social rented
67
4.17%
Total households: 1,608

Property prices in Swavesey

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£377
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £539K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Swavesey area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,500 up to £1,995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swavesey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£529,250£370
Semi-Detached9£310,000£393
Terraced7£257,000£416
Flats1£110,000£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swavesey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swavesey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£487,000£149,950£290,000£239,300
2017£445,000£165,000£286,000£250,000
2018£430,000£165,500£255,500£212,500
2019£400,000£153,500£265,000£241,500
2020£415,000£296,000£278,500
2021£430,000£151,000£310,000£259,950
2022£554,000£227,500£351,000£295,000
2023£495,000£175,000£338,750£282,500
2024£655,000£124,000£325,000£277,000
2025£538,500£137,475£325,000£277,500
2026£327,500£262,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swavesey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swavesey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337£239£339£308
2017£316£288£307£322
2018£310£314£342£326
2019£305£396£292£342
2020£332£341£317
2021£342£273£382£343
2022£334£403£320£329
2023£351£397£345£354
2024£327£189£370£343
2025£372£342£379£416
2026£370£468£373
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swavesey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swavesey in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Swavesey

Is Swavesey safe?

Swavesey records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Swavesey?

The median sale price in Swavesey is £390,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Swavesey?

Swavesey has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Swavesey?

Swavesey scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swavesey sits around rank 28,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Swavesey?

The average household income in Swavesey is around £77,201 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Swavesey?

Swavesey is represented by 1 elected councillor: Vivien Caroline Biggs (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Swavesey

CB244RW

Middle Watch

CB244RZ

Carters Way

CB244RF

Greenside Close

CB244QG

Market Street

CB244QQ

Brick Kiln Drove

CB244GH

Turnbridge Court

CB238DN

Huntingdon Road

CB238HE

Church Lane

CB244YP

Cootes Lane

CB244SR

Springhill Road

CB238HF

The Green

CB244AH

Folly Road

CB244RN

Middle Watch

CB244SD

Cambridge Road

CB238HP

Meridian Drive

CB244FQ

Anderson Road

CB244QP

Hale Road

CB244UQ

Buckingway Business Park

CB244GJ

Chantry Close

CB244UL

Anderson Road

CB244SY

Dovecote Close

CB244RB

Rose & Crown Road

CB244RS

Gibraltar Lane

CB244AP

Burgess Close

CB244TF

High Street

CB238DW

Huntingdon Road

CB244QZ

Over Road

CB244AL

Gale Close

CB244SJ

High Street

CB244TE

Daintrees Road

CB244SN

The Orchard

CB244SW

Park Lane

CB244RR

Gibraltar Lane

CB244SB

St Marys Court

CB244QJ

Station Road

CB238DP

Tipplers' Road

CB244UG

Rowles Way

CB244QH

Hobbledodds Close

CB238HL

Robins Lane

CB244SH

Horse & Gate Street

CB244SE

Fen Drayton Road

CB244RL

School Lane

CB244SU

Middleton Way

CB244AE

Buckingway Business Park

CB244SL

Cootes Lane

CB244SS

Oak Tree Road

CB244SF

Honey Hill

CB244RE

Huntingdon Road

CB244SG

Church Street

CB244QY

Wallmans Lane

CB244AD

Uttons Drove

CB244QN

Taylors Lane

CB244TA

Vermuyden Way

CB244RY

Priory Avenue

CB244SP

The Plantation

CB244RT

Whitton Close

CB244QU

High Street

CB244QT

Boxworth End

CB244RP

Middle Watch

CB238HQ

Redlands Road

CB244ST

Mill Road

CB244AB

Middle Watch

CB244QW

Chequers Court

CB244RQ

Tipplers' Road

CB244SQ

The Rosary

CB244TT

Whitegate Close

CB244AJ

Long Road

CB244AF

Fen Drayton Road

CB244RG

Boxworth End

CB244AA

Cygnus Business Park

CB244AN

Barwell Close

CB244TG

Hall Court

CB244TR

Moat Way

CB244RJ

Thistle Green

CB244SA

Thistle Green

CB244SZ

College Farm Court

CB244QL

Over Road

CB244AG

Middle Watch

CB238HG

High Street

CB244GL

Boxworth End

CB244GQ

Moat Way

CB244RU

Ramper Road

CB244RX

Ramper Road

CB238HH

Robins Lane

CB244RA

Boxworth End

CB244QR

Black Horse Lane

CB244AQ

Teal Close

CB244WZ

Market Street

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.