Postcode insights

PE29 2QU

Post Street

Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots

Interactive map showing PE29 2QU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PE29 2QU

Overview

Postcode PE29 2QU is located in an urban city, within the Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots ward of Huntingdonshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Godmanchester area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Godmanchester is £64,614 per year. The nearest station is Huntingdon, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Godmanchester Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Godmanchester has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Godmanchester has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.9%

Approximately 12.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from PE29 2QU.

Flood risk

Very low

Godmanchester near PE29 2QU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE29 2QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Huntingdon

N/A

Walking directions to Huntingdon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE29 2QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGodmanchester Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Godmanchester Recreation Ground
0.4 miCastle HillsSmallWalking directions to Castle Hills
0.2 miGodmanchester Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Godmanchester Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
172
Population density
256.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.62(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.38(+102%)
Public order
4.68(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.68(-26%)
Vehicle crime
2.34(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
79.29%
Other White
16
9.47%
African
6
3.55%
Other
6
3.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.18%
Total population: 169

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
42.6%
Level 3 (A level)
29
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
15.98%
No qualifications
25
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
60.61%
Owns outright
20
15.15%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.09%
Social rents from council
12
9.09%
Other social rented
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £469K

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
Detached53£480,000£366
Semi-Detached38£338,500£319
Terraced26£236,250£329
Flats19£145,000£258

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£525,000£89,750£350,000£209,250
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£368£263£322£329
2026£341£181£311£298
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE29 2QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE29 2QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 20254, Beech Holme Flats, Post Street, Huntingdon, PE29 2QUFlatsLeasehold£195,000
03 Mar 20252, Beech Holme Flats, Post Street, Huntingdon, PE29 2QUFlatsLeasehold£250,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 5, The Holme, 21, Post Street, Huntingdon, PE29 2BAFlatsLeasehold£200,000
20 Nov 202520A, Post Street, Huntingdon, PE29 2BADetachedFreehold£675,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 7, The Holme, 21, Post Street, Huntingdon, PE29 2BAFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the PE29 2QU postcode area, located within Godmanchester, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE29 2QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGodmanchester Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryGodmanchester Bridge AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE29 2QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE29 2QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPost Street Convenience StoreChurch Place, Huntingdonshire, PE29 2AQWalking directions to Post Street Convenience Store
0.3 miOne StopCauseway, Huntingdonshire, PE29 2JPWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miCo-op Food32 Cambridge Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2BTWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Huntingdonshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,626
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,066
Band H£4,879

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 2QU, 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 014EE01034439
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PE29 2QU

Is PE29 2QU (Godmanchester) safe?

The area around PE29 2QU records about 49 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 PE29 2QU?

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

What schools are near PE29 2QU?

There are 3 schools close to PE29 2QU, including Godmanchester Community Academy (Good), St Anne's CofE Primary School (Good) and Godmanchester Bridge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE29 2QU?

The closest station to PE29 2QU is Huntingdon, about 1,292 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE29 2QU?

PE29 2QU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,784 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Huntingdon covering PE29 2QU 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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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.