Town Pop. 2,992

Living in Fenstanton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fenstanton is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Fenstanton most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 73/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 30 scored places sharing the PE28 postcode district, Fenstanton ranks 13th. On broadband specifically, Fenstanton sits 42 points above the PE28 district figure of 47/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), transport (19) and schools (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE28 postcode district.

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Fenstanton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 109 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pitfield Close 26 crimes
  2. 2 Gardener Crescent 21 crimes
  3. 3 Huntingdon Road 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 14 µg/m³
70
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Fenstanton and Hilton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge9.7 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus11.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing20.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryGrove Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,757 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.6%Student3%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.1%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Huntingdon 5.7 mi
St Neots 8.9 mi
Cambridge North 10.9 mi
J31 M11 7 mi
J14 M11 7.7 mi
J13 M11 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£286k £379k £475k £568k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Fen Drayton 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hemingford Grey 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Huntingdonshire) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swavesey 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Needingworth 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hemingford Abbots 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Elsworth 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Boxworth 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Huntingdonshire) 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Over 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Papworth Everard 49 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fenstanton a nice place to live?

Fenstanton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fenstanton is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fenstanton?

Fenstanton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 224 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fenstanton?

Among the top-rated schools in Fenstanton is Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Fenstanton in total.

What are house prices like in Fenstanton?

The current median house price in Fenstanton is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%.

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Postcode districts in Fenstanton

PE28 40 ⇄

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