Living in PE29, Huntingdonshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE29 in Huntingdonshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Huntingdonshire: £306,387, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around PE29
76 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE29 in the last 2 years, with a median of £213,000 and a range from £70,000 to £440,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 AVENUE ROAD, PE29 1JB | terraced | £237,500 | 2026-06-19 |
| 1 SOUTH STREET, PE29 1WU | detached | £210,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 4 SAXONGATE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE, PE29 3RR | flat-maisonette | £123,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 2 MONTAGU ROAD, PE29 3RG | semi-detached | £283,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 25 WEST STREET, PE29 1WT | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 43 WEST STREET, PE29 1WT | terraced | £320,000 | 2026-04-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Hartford Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Hartford Infant and Preschool | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Cromwell Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Peter's School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Godmanchester Community Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
10 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
237 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE29 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Huntingdonshire's figures.
Common questions about PE29
What is the average house price in PE29?
The average sold price in Huntingdonshire is £306,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PE29?
Prices in Huntingdonshire are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE29?
The median of 76 recorded sales around central PE29 in the last 2 years is £213,000, ranging from £70,000 to £440,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PE29?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central PE29, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE29?
237 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE29 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PE29 at risk of flooding?
Central PE29 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PE29 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £213,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 237 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE29 safe?
237 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE29 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PE29 or PE28, PE29 or PE27, PE29 or PE19.
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