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PE28 9JZ

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Fenstanton

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Overview

Postcode PE28 9JZ is located in a rural town, within the Fenstanton area of Huntingdonshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton is £66,149 per year. The median sale price in Fenstanton is £355,000 (around £345 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £491,250. The nearest station is Huntingdon, about 5.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,595 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton is £66,149 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from PE28 9JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton near PE28 9JZ 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 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
3,715 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.8(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.84(+11%)
Vehicle crime
6.12(+39%)
Other theft
4.89(-11%)
Public order
4.28(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
370
87.47%
Other White
25
5.91%
Other Asian
6
1.42%
Indian
5
1.18%
African
5
1.18%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
35.28%
No qualifications
60
17.49%
Level 3 (A level)
52
15.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
36.72%
Owns outright
52
29.38%
Other social rented
32
18.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.34%
Shared ownership
9
5.08%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Fenstanton

Median price: £355,000
Price per sq ft: £345
Sales (last 12 months): 51
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £491K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Fenstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fenstanton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£472,500£369
Semi-Detached16£301,250£337
Terraced5£280,000£340
Flats4£189,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fenstanton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fenstanton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£165,000£252,500£242,500
2017£360,000£157,000£261,500£280,250
2018£390,000£195,000£277,500£248,000
2019£440,000£173,500£276,000£319,000
2020£451,248£167,500£299,500£270,000
2021£442,000£195,000£278,500£317,500
2022£550,000£180,000£295,000£307,375
2023£460,000£573,000£315,000£282,500
2024£502,500£166,000£316,750£287,000
2025£525,000£195,000£292,500£280,000
2026£446,000£183,000£285,000£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fenstanton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fenstanton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312£230£291£297
2017£314£275£286£300
2018£294£284£289£310
2019£318£232£268£289
2020£331£224£321£291
2021£341£283£310£322
2022£363£261£319£341
2023£374£313£348£353
2024£362£256£360£327
2025£345£267£375£338
2026£383£246£336£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fenstanton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE28 9JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE28 9JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 2025Plot 1, 30, High Street, Huntingdon, PE28 9JZTerracedFreehold£133,650
20 Jul 202622, Crest Drive, Huntingdon, PE28 9BRDetachedFreehold£455,000
20 Mar 202624, Crest Drive, Huntingdon, PE28 9BRDetachedFreehold£560,000
24 Sept 202549, Crest Drive, Huntingdon, PE28 9BRDetachedFreehold£520,000
30 Jan 20266, Wrights Way, Huntingdon, PE28 9BFDetachedFreehold£490,000

Schools

In the PE28 9JZ postcode area, located within Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton, 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 9JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryFenstanton and Hilton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE28 9JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE28 9JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsh's Fenstanton Nisa LocalHigh Street, Huntingdonshire, PE28 9BDWalking directions to Ash's Fenstanton Nisa Local

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 9JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Sarkies

Fenstanton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ian Sollom

St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictHuntingdonshireE07000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Neots and Mid CambridgeshireE14001512
WardFenstantonE05011259
ParishFenstantonE04012024
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Houghton, Hemingford & FenstantonE02003768
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Huntingdonshire 016AE01018129
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PE28 9JZ

Is PE28 9JZ (Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton) safe?

The area around PE28 9JZ records about 61 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PE28 9JZ?

The median sale price around PE28 9JZ in Fenstanton is £355,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE28 9JZ?

There is 1 school close to PE28 9JZ, including Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PE28 9JZ?

PE28 9JZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,595 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE28 9JZ (Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire covering PE28 9JZ is Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Sarkies (Liberal Democrats).