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PE29 2BN

Fox Grove

Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots

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Overview

Postcode PE29 2BN is located in a rural town, within the Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots area of Huntingdonshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Godmanchester area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Godmanchester is £64,614 per year. The median sale price in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots is £350,000 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,375 and £475,000. The nearest station is Huntingdon, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Godmanchester Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Godmanchester has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,619 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Godmanchester has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Godmanchester is £64,614 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from PE29 2BN.

Flood risk

Very low

Godmanchester near PE29 2BN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Huntingdon located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE29 2BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGodmanchester Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Godmanchester Recreation Ground
0.5 miDevana ParkSmallWalking directions to Devana Park
0.4 miButtermel MeadowSmallWalking directions to Buttermel Meadow

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
2,296.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.87(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.25(-20%)
Other theft
6.61(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.3(-48%)
Public order
2.64(-48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
92.15%
Other White
9
2.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.16%
African
2
0.58%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
36.69%
Level 3 (A level)
51
18.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.67%
No qualifications
36
12.95%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
42.31%
Owns outright
46
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.77%
Other social rented
11
8.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £328
Sales (last 12 months): 136
Typical range (middle 50%): £232K – £475K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£490,000£355
Semi-Detached33£335,000£312
Terraced28£241,250£336
Flats20£137,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,998£157,500£272,995£202,500
2017£425,000£126,000£302,995£220,000
2018£403,998£132,500£285,000£207,500
2019£423,748£130,000£292,995£217,000
2020£441,495£175,000£300,000£215,000
2021£462,495£160,000£298,000£220,000
2022£454,995£165,000£340,000£270,000
2023£438,000£136,500£332,495£262,500
2024£470,000£144,000£325,000£271,000
2025£472,248£155,000£326,750£240,000
2026£490,000£127,500£333,750£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£269£263£279
2017£295£260£271£291
2018£314£253£317£296
2019£301£270£299£278
2020£309£276£273£289
2021£316£258£290£307
2022£346£263£318£315
2023£349£236£340£357
2024£342£281£340£341
2025£366£263£322£329
2026£344£210£304£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE29 2BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE29 2BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 2026Glendial, Rectory Gardens, Huntingdon, PE29 2BHDetachedFreehold£600,000
15 Dec 202537, Rectory Gardens, Huntingdon, PE29 2BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
29 Sept 202515, Orchard Way, Huntingdon, PE29 2APDetachedFreehold£400,000
11 Jul 20256, Sylton Close, Huntingdon, PE29 2EUTerracedFreehold£275,000
23 May 20257, Sylton Close, Huntingdon, PE29 2EUTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the PE29 2BN postcode area, located within Godmanchester, there are 3 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 PE29 2BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryGodmanchester Community AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.6 miPrimaryGodmanchester Bridge AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE29 2BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE29 2BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food32 Cambridge Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2BTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPost Street Convenience Store43 Post Street, Huntingdon, PE29 2AQWalking directions to Post Street Convenience Store
0.3 miOne Stop18 Causeway, Huntingdon, PE29 2HAWalking directions to One Stop

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 PE29 2BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brett Alistair Mickelburgh

Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Debbie Mickelburgh

Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Sarah Joanne Conboy

Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ben Obese-Jecty

Huntingdon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictHuntingdonshireE07000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyHuntingdonE14001298
ParishGodmanchesterE04001701
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GodmanchesterE02003766
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Huntingdonshire 014AE01018131
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PE29 2BN

Is PE29 2BN (Godmanchester) safe?

The area around PE29 2BN 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near PE29 2BN?

The median sale price around PE29 2BN in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots is £350,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE29 2BN?

There are 3 schools close to PE29 2BN, including Godmanchester Community Academy (Good), St Anne's CofE Primary School (Good) and Godmanchester Bridge Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PE29 2BN?

PE29 2BN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,619 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE29 2BN (Godmanchester) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Huntingdon covering PE29 2BN is Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brett Alistair Mickelburgh (Liberal Democrats), Debbie Mickelburgh (Liberal Democrats) and Sarah Joanne Conboy (Liberal Democrats).

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