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PE28 3YE

Hammond Way

Somersham

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Detailed insights for PE28 3YE

Overview

Postcode PE28 3YE is located in a rural town, within the Somersham area of Huntingdonshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys is £63,750 per year. The median sale price in Somersham is £315,000 (around £323 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £430,625. The nearest station is Huntingdon, about 8.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,420 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys is £63,750 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE28 3YE.

Flood risk

No risk

Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys near PE28 3YE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Huntingdon located about 8.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
4,372 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.59(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.17(-3%)
Other theft
4.93(-10%)
Public order
4.32(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
91.3%
Indian
6
2.17%
Other White
6
2.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
35.25%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.16%
No qualifications
27
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
44.72%
Owns with a mortgage
45
36.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Somersham

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £323
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £431K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Somersham area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £762,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Somersham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£425,000£319
Semi-Detached15£280,000£342
Terraced11£247,000£323
Flats3£110,000£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Somersham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somersham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£76,250£213,500£170,000
2017£297,500£120,000£220,000£178,000
2018£333,500£95,500£243,000£210,000
2019£320,000£145,000£236,500£204,000
2020£320,000£136,000£235,000£169,000
2021£310,000£108,000£262,500£202,000
2022£425,000£123,500£315,000£232,000
2023£368,250£105,000£280,000£224,750
2024£447,500£117,500£286,000£220,000
2025£375,000£138,000£272,500£250,000
2026£432,500£94,000£280,000£239,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somersham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somersham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£272£273£266
2017£242£242£243£255
2018£278£277£271£254
2019£268£233£265£267
2020£266£253£291£247
2021£281£232£281£294
2022£299£300£299£300
2023£325£262£278£297
2024£299£284£348£319
2025£318£285£331£317
2026£329£336£320£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somersham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE28 3YE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE28 3YE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202522, Hammond Way, Huntingdon, PE28 3YEDetachedFreehold£415,000
30 Apr 202622, Crane Close, Huntingdon, PE28 3YGDetachedFreehold£360,000
24 Apr 20262, Crane Close, Huntingdon, PE28 3YGDetachedFreehold£476,000
23 Jan 202615, Crane Close, Huntingdon, PE28 3YGSemi-DetachedFreehold£306,000
05 Dec 202510, Crane Close, Huntingdon, PE28 3YGDetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the PE28 3YE postcode area, located within Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys, 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 3YE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableWhitehall SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miPrimarySomersham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE28 3YE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE28 3YE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Huntingdonshire, PE28 3EEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miOne StopChurch Street, Huntingdonshire, PE28 3EHWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miNews & FoodShortland, Huntingdonshire, PE28 3DUWalking directions to News & Food

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 3YE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Louise Hodgson-Jones

Somersham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Obese-Jecty

Huntingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictHuntingdonshireE07000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyHuntingdonE14001298
WardSomershamE05011277
ParishSomershamE04012038
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Somersham, Riptons & RaveleysE02003758
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Huntingdonshire 006CE01018198
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PE28 3YE

Is PE28 3YE (Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys) safe?

The area around PE28 3YE records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE28 3YE?

The median sale price around PE28 3YE in Somersham is £315,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE28 3YE?

There are 2 schools close to PE28 3YE, including Whitehall School and Somersham Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PE28 3YE?

PE28 3YE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,420 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE28 3YE (Somersham, Riptons & Raveleys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huntingdon covering PE28 3YE is Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Louise Hodgson-Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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