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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Yaxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Yaxley 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 Yaxley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£135,000
Detached64£345,000
Semi-Detached51£225,000
Terraced25£208,700

10 years median price trend in Yaxley

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

All postcodes in Yaxley

PE73ZH

Rosewood Close

PE73GZ

Bellflower Drive

PE73ER

Lancaster Walk

PE73ZN

Brunel Drive

PE73EN

Falcon Way

PE73AU

Daimler Avenue

PE73HF

Mere View

PE73DB

Main Street

PE73AW

Vicarage Gardens

PE73LD

Main Street

PE73GG

Austin Court

PE73GD

Rose Court

PE73HZ

Broad Drove

PE73DE

Cross Street

PE73WY

Enterprise Way

PE73GH

Ramsey Road

PE73EZ

Orchard Walk

PE73TA

Thompsons Yard

PE73QD

Riley Close

PE73DS

Ramsey Road

PE73LN

Chapel Street

PE73JD

Broadway

PE73BF

Aston Close

PE73GB

Baird Close

PE73AX

Middle Street

PE73BX

John Bird Walk

PE73NX

Middletons Road

PE73WD

Primrose Drive

PE73HW

Owl End Walk

PE73AL

Brook Lane

PE73LE

Needham Court

PE73BB

Andrewes Close

PE73LU

Main Street

PE73YT

Field Rise

PE73WG

Falcon Way

PE73EY

St Peters Walk

PE73HR

Nightingale Drive

PE73AT

Harrier Way

PE73AR

St Marys Street

PE73EG

Station Approach

PE73JB

Broadway

PE73EQ

Station Road

PE73GE

Morgan Close

PE73WT

Lawn Close

PE73BL

Lawrence Avenue

PE73JU

Badger Close

PE73EE

Broadway

PE73WB

Orchid Close

PE73NT

Broadway

PE73GL

Briar Court

PE73GX

Broadway

PE73PS

Jayenn Close

PE73TJ

Enterprise Way

PE73YS

Azalea Court

PE73AS

Southoe Road

PE73WW

Cookson Walk

PE73ZR

Marconi Drive

PE73QB

Humber Drive

PE73DD

Cross Street

PE73AN

Main Street

PE73LW

Chapel Street

PE73ND

Church Street

PE73JE

Queen Street

PE73HP

Partridge Close

PE73GJ

Morris Court

PE73DZ

Ramsey Road

PE73LG

Westfield Road

PE73AQ

Church Hill Close

PE73WE

Violet Way

PE73HX

Great Drove

PE73WL

Harrier Way

PE73HS

Mere View Industrial Estate

PE73EF

Whitney Drive

PE73YW

Elm Close

PE73DY

Gosling Drove

PE73GR

Falcon Way

PE73HN

Pheasant Way

PE73JQ

Speechley Road

PE73NW

Westfield Close

PE73QY

Royce Close

PE73GT

Osprey Way

PE73BG

Marshalls Way

PE73GY

Back Lane

PE73WU

Lancaster Court

PE73NE

Dovecote Lane

PE73ZB

Harrier Way

PE73JY

Apple Tree Close

PE73NR

Broadway

PE73WQ

Marlborough Close

PE73ZW

Ferndale

PE73EW

Broadway

PE73DQ

Kings Delph Drove

PE73HE

Meadow Walk

PE73LF

Westfield Road

PE73HD

Birch Close

PE73YA

Church Street

PE73NF

Dovecote Lane

PE73HY

Narrow Drove

PE73JS

Litchfield Close

PE73EX

Meadow Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.