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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Yaxley Population

11,199

Population density

352.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,939

88.75%

Other White

489

4.37%

Indian

0.82%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.79%

Other

0.75%

Total population: 11,199

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	6	£135,000	£99,000	£116,750	£146,125	£150,813
Detached	64	£345,000	£256,125	£309,250	£410,125	£555,500
Semi-Detached	51	£225,000	£173,000	£210,000	£270,500	£380,000
Terraced	25	£208,700	£148,000	£190,000	£245,000	£276,700

10 years median price trend in Yaxley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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