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About

Yaxley ward lies on the western edge of Huntingdonshire, bordering the city of Peterborough. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from post-war estates to newer builds. It functions as a commuter settlement, with many residents travelling to Peterborough or other nearby towns for work. Local commerce is centred along the main roads, providing essential services and amenities for the community.

The ward contains significant areas of farmland and open space, including the grounds of the historic St. Peter's Church. A notable local feature is the Norman Cross area, site of a former prisoner-of-war depot during the Napoleonic Wars, now marked by a commemorative monument. The landscape is generally flat, characteristic of the wider Fenland region, with several public footpaths crossing the surrounding fields.

Area overview

On average Yaxley has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Yaxley is £59,443 per year. There are 4 schools in Yaxley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Yaxley is home to around 11,199 people, with a population density of about 352.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Yaxley Population
11,199
Population density
352.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.41(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.64(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.61(+4%)
Drugs
6.07(+110%)
Vehicle crime
3.13(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,939
88.75%
Other White
489
4.37%
Indian
92
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
88
0.79%
Other
84
0.75%
Total population: 11,199

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,249
24.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,704
18.92%
No qualifications
1,687
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,437
15.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,052
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 9,006

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,714
36.97%
Owns outright
1,651
35.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
570
12.3%
Other social rented
446
9.62%
Social rents from council
122
2.63%
Total households: 4,636

Property prices in Yaxley

Median price£262,500
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £345K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Yaxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yaxley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£345,000£282
Semi-Detached39£238,500£252
Terraced25£205,000£241
Flats8£145,750£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yaxley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yaxley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,250£146,500£160,000£154,000
2017£250,500£125,000£181,995£167,995
2018£277,250£122,000£188,000£170,000
2019£281,000£130,000£200,750£181,000
2020£285,000£116,500£205,000£170,000
2021£295,000£122,500£210,000£180,000
2022£340,000£147,000£236,500£209,000
2023£302,500£132,000£240,000£210,000
2024£325,250£135,000£228,250£202,800
2025£345,000£131,500£225,000£200,000
2026£388,750£146,500£246,000£234,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yaxley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yaxley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£189£193£188
2017£228£187£211£209
2018£243£184£224£204
2019£237£235£241£204
2020£240£183£229£218
2021£264£214£238£227
2022£286£218£275£253
2023£309£210£277£243
2024£294£195£250£246
2025£283£231£260£243
2026£302£201£294£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yaxley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Yaxley

Is Yaxley safe?

Yaxley records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Yaxley?

The median sale price in Yaxley is £262,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Yaxley?

Yaxley has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Yaxley?

Yaxley scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Yaxley sits around rank 19,165 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 Yaxley?

The average household income in Yaxley is around £59,443 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Yaxley?

Yaxley is represented by 3 elected councillors: Andrew Wood (Liberal Democrats), James Thomas Francis (Reform UK) and Peter Gammons (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Yaxley

PE73ET

Highfield Walk

PE73ZG

Carysfort Close

PE73AH

Alvis Drive

PE73WN

Cookson Close

PE73BN

Peterborough Road

PE73ZP

Stephenson Close

PE73WP

Lime Tree Close

PE73YP

Jasmine Way

PE73EB

Queen Street

PE73AJ

Spring Drive

PE73DA

Field Terrace

PE73EH

Broadway

PE73JP

Hawthorn Road

PE73QT

Rolls Close

PE73ZL

Telford Drive

PE73YB

Blenheim Way

PE73YQ

Laburnum Avenue

PE73DF

Main Street

PE73LT

The Green

PE73PU

Harrier Way

PE73YE

Wykes Road

PE73HG

Cherrytree Walk

PE73JW

Park Close

PE73NA

Holme Road

PE73ZZ

Faraday Close

PE73YJ

Green Lane

PE73AE

Livingstone Road

PE73ZQ

Ferndale

PE73EP

Lancaster Way

PE73LH

Church Street

PE73YR

Lavender Close

PE73ZF

Proby Close

PE73WS

Larch Close

PE73YG

Kingfisher Close

PE73EA

Broadway

PE73SE

Harrier Way

PE77AQ

Enterprise Way

PE73HT

Willow Road

PE73YZ

Lee Road

PE77AU

Yaxley

PE73NQ

London Road

PE73BU

Winston Way

PE73FA

Poppy Close

PE73YH

Lilac Walk

PE73DH

Conquest Drove

PE73JR

Southdown Road

PE73AF

Mallory Drive

PE73FY

Yaxley

PE73GQ

Kestrel Way

PE73NY

Mountbatten Avenue

PE73JZ

Bramble Close

PE73GP

Imperial Way

PE73BT

Marshalls Way

PE73DR

Ramsey Road

PE73JL

Lansdowne Road

PE73BH

Peterborough Road

PE73JA

Windsor Road

PE73GU

Enterprise Way

PE73YF

Abbott Way

PE73GW

Foxglove Close

PE73LQ

Laurel Close

PE73JH

Crane Avenue

PE73DT

Ford Close

PE73NN

The Frankland Commerce Park

PE73JT

Springfield Road

PE73EU

Ashridge Walk

PE77AT

Trent Way

PE73YL

Blenheim Way

PE73LA

Askews Lane

PE73BP

Throstlenest

PE73FW

Eagle Business Park

PE73LB

Main Street

PE73DL

Straight Drove

PE73WJ

Beatons Close

PE73HU

Tudor Place

PE73NH

Folly Close

PE73EL

Broadway

PE73LY

Main Street

PE73FD

Ash Close

PE73HB

Mulberry Close

PE73ZU

Wolseley Close

PE73WR

Crocus Way

PE73AD

Scott Drive

PE73ES

Hillside Walk

PE73WZ

Seaton Close

PE73AA

Manor Close

PE73WH

Pooley Way

PE73HL

The Rookery

PE73AP

St Marys Close

PE73LP

Main Street

PE73TB

London Road

PE73LJ

West End

PE73NJ

Beauvoir Place

PE73ZS

Bentley Avenue

PE73UL

Harebell Drive

PE73BQ

Church Walk

PE73NG

London Road

PE73DX

Leeder Close

PE73FS

Oak Court

PE73ZT

Bentley Avenue

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.