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PE28 3QP

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Holywell-cum-Needingworth

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Detailed insights for PE28 3QP

Overview

Postcode PE28 3QP is located in a rural town, within the Holywell-cum-Needingworth area of Huntingdonshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth is £71,540 per year. The median sale price in Holywell-cum-Needingworth is £315,000 (around £330 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £415,000. The nearest station is Waterbeach, about 9.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,702 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth is £71,540 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from PE28 3QP.

Flood risk

Low

Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth near PE28 3QP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Waterbeach located about 9.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
1,087.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.71(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.88(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.23(-4%)
Drugs
3.63(+26%)
Other theft
3.02(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
351
91.17%
Other White
15
3.9%
Other Asian
7
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.04%
Irish
3
0.78%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
36.96%
No qualifications
64
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
43.71%
Owns outright
62
41.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.92%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.65%
Social rents from council
1
0.66%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Holywell-cum-Needingworth

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £330
Sales (last 12 months): 85
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £415K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £330 per square foot) in Holywell-cum-Needingworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywell-cum-Needingworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£454,975£341
Semi-Detached38£290,000£316
Terraced12£270,000£336
Flats2£226,500£429

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywell-cum-Needingworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell-cum-Needingworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346,000£245,000£200,000
2017£346,500£246,750£227,500
2018£361,000£248,770£212,500
2019£346,500£255,000£205,000
2020£395,000£250,000£235,000
2021£406,000£270,000£247,500
2022£539,495£295,000£265,000
2023£446,495£280,000£369,000
2024£425,000£265,000£240,000
2025£447,500£287,500£246,250
2026£453,738£285,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell-cum-Needingworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell-cum-Needingworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£280£290
2017£261£252£237
2018£280£272£275
2019£289£279£252
2020£285£290£257
2021£315£316£301
2022£340£317£321
2023£350£328£291
2024£324£342£287
2025£329£302£334
2026£345£336£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell-cum-Needingworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holywell-cum-Needingworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE28 3QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE28 3QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 202519, Darford, Huntingdon, PE28 3QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£312,500
15 Dec 20253, Edwards Walk, Huntingdon, PE28 3QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
28 Aug 202520, Meadow Way, Huntingdon, PE28 3QJDetachedFreehold£390,000
12 Jun 202519, Cooks Drove, Huntingdon, PE28 3QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
10 Jun 202524, Cooks Drove, Huntingdon, PE28 3QGDetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the PE28 3QP postcode area, located within Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PE28 3QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryEarith Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE28 3QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE28 3QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBridge End StoresHigh Street, Huntingdonshire, PE28 3QWWalking directions to Bridge End Stores

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE28 3QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Neish

Holywell-cum-Needingworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Paul James Hodgson-Jones

Holywell-cum-Needingworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Obese-Jecty

Huntingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictHuntingdonshireE07000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyHuntingdonE14001298
ParishEarithE04001692
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bluntisham, Earith & NeedingworthE02003759
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Huntingdonshire 007CE01018123
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PE28 3QP

Is PE28 3QP (Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth) safe?

The area around PE28 3QP records about 33 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. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PE28 3QP?

The median sale price around PE28 3QP in Holywell-cum-Needingworth is £315,000 (about £330 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE28 3QP?

There is 1 school close to PE28 3QP, including Earith Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PE28 3QP?

PE28 3QP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,702 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE28 3QP (Bluntisham, Earith & Needingworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huntingdon covering PE28 3QP is Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jon Neish (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paul James Hodgson-Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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