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PE28 5TR

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Sawtry

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Overview

Postcode PE28 5TR is located in a rural town, within the Sawtry area of Huntingdonshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sawtry & Gidding area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sawtry & Gidding is £64,917 per year. The median sale price in Sawtry is £290,000 (around £314 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £375,000. The nearest station is Huntingdon, about 8.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is St. Judiths Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Sawtry & Gidding has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,206 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Sawtry & Gidding has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Sawtry & Gidding is £64,917 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PE28 5TR.

Flood risk

No risk

Sawtry & Gidding near PE28 5TR 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 8.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE28 5TR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt. Judiths FieldMediumWalking directions to St. Judiths Field

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
5,180.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.88(-34%)
Drugs
12.37(+328%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.41(-53%)
Other crime
5.41(+176%)
Burglary
4.64(+67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
91.57%
Other White
12
3.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
2.81%
African
4
1.12%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.56%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
27.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
21.45%
Level 3 (A level)
59
20.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.84%
No qualifications
32
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
34.87%
Owns outright
37
24.34%
Other social rented
24
15.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15.79%
Social rents from council
12
7.89%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Sawtry

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £314
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £245K – £375K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Sawtry area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,250 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sawtry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£347,500£319
Semi-Detached30£255,000£314
Terraced11£185,000£304
Flats2£123,625£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sawtry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawtry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£201,500£150,500
2017£272,000£205,000£192,500
2018£295,000£215,000£187,000
2019£345,000£210,000£155,000
2020£303,000£210,500£195,000
2021£340,000£225,000£197,498
2022£380,000£275,000£274,998
2023£370,000£260,000£275,000
2024£385,000£265,000£207,000
2025£369,000£250,000£190,000
2026£327,000£264,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawtry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sawtry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256£225£228
2017£246£252£270
2018£269£255£252
2019£268£246£220
2020£258£261£281
2021£290£286£283
2022£318£325£320
2023£314£311£333
2024£312£314£331
2025£315£299£320
2026£321£323£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sawtry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE28 5TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE28 5TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 20251, Spriggs Close, Huntingdon, PE28 5FFDetachedFreehold£408,000
14 May 202511, College Court, Huntingdon, PE28 5GGTerracedFreehold£182,500
27 Feb 202639, Beaumaris Road, Huntingdon, PE28 5SFTerracedFreehold£192,000
20 Feb 20262, Beaumaris Road, Huntingdon, PE28 5SFTerracedFreehold£170,000
23 Oct 20259, Beaumaris Road, Huntingdon, PE28 5SFTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the PE28 5TR postcode area, located within Sawtry & Gidding, there are 2 primary and 1 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 5TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondarySawtry Village AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimarySawtry Infants' SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySawtry Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE28 5TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE28 5TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJ.K. FoodGreen End Road, Huntingdonshire, PE28 5XSWalking directions to J.K. Food
0.4 miSawtry Mini Market3 Greenways, Huntingdon, PE28 5URWalking directions to Sawtry Mini Market
0.5 miHoskin'sGidding Road, Huntingdonshire, PE28 5SRWalking directions to Hoskin's

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 5TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ross Ben Martin

Sawtry - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Simon Bywater

Sawtry - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Obese-Jecty

Huntingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictHuntingdonshireE07000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyHuntingdonE14001298
WardSawtryE05011276
ParishSawtryE04001733
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sawtry & GiddingE02003756
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Huntingdonshire 004EE01018195
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PE28 5TR

Is PE28 5TR (Sawtry & Gidding) safe?

The area around PE28 5TR records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, drugs and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PE28 5TR?

The median sale price around PE28 5TR in Sawtry is £290,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE28 5TR?

There are 3 schools close to PE28 5TR, including Sawtry Village Academy (Good), Sawtry Infants' School (Good) and Sawtry Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PE28 5TR?

PE28 5TR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,206 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE28 5TR (Sawtry & Gidding) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huntingdon covering PE28 5TR is Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ross Ben Martin (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Simon Bywater (Conservative and Unionist Party).