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Yaxley

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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. The median sale price in Yaxley is £263,750 (around £262 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,250 and £348,750. 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: £263,750
Price per sq ft: £262
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £221K – £349K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £263,750 (about £262 per square foot) in Yaxley area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 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£290
Semi-Detached41£238,500£254
Terraced20£222,500£258
Flats6£145,000£201

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£226,000£200,000
2026£365,000£145,000£237,500£227,000
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£258£243
2026£283£200£252£257
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Huntingdonshire district.

Band A£1,704
Band B£1,988
Band C£2,272
Band D£2,556
Band E£3,124
Band F£3,693
Band G£4,261
Band H£5,113

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Yaxley ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Wood

Yaxley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

James Thomas Francis

Yaxley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Peter Gammons

Yaxley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

All postcodesin Yaxley

PE73WA

Freesia Way

PE73YY

Vicarage Way

PE73HQ

Peartree Walk

PE73HJ

Cock Close Road

PE73ZA

Edison Drive

PE73WF

Blenheim Way

PE73ZD

Fleming Close

PE73NP

London Road

PE73DJ

Straight Drove

PE73TE

Great North Road

PE73NS

Manor Close

PE73HA

Silverwood Walk

PE73JJ

Broadway Shopping Centre

PE73YN

Maple Court

PE73LR

Middletons Road

PE73YU

Stonehouse Road

PE73FP

Clover Court

PE73YX

Wisteria Road

PE73LX

Daimler Avenue

PE73TW

Great Drove

PE73YD

Church Walk

PE77BY

Eden Way

PE73LS

Hillcrest Avenue

PE73ZE

Harrier Way

PE73JN

Vixen Close

PE73NU

Middletons Road

PE73BA

Haddon Way

PE73NB

Bell Drove

PE73DG

New Meadow Drove

PE77DL

Witham Court

PE73DU

George Alcock Way

PE73ED

Dundee Crest

PE73BJ

Gazeley Gardens

PE73AB

Shackleton Way

PE73DP

Allard Close

PE73AY

Broadway

PE73LZ

Main Street