Town Pop. 3,362

Living in Somersham (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Somersham (Huntingdonshire) scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Somersham (Huntingdonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Somersham (Huntingdonshire) places 5th of 30 in the PE28 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 9 points above the PE28 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE28 postcode district.

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Somersham (Huntingdonshire) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
61.6 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 32 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Cross 11 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Crane Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Somersham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge12.1 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus15 mi
Peterborough City Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMoat House Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity1,757 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.2%Student2.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Huntingdon 8.9 mi
Manea 11 mi
Ely 11.3 mi
J31 M11 10.4 mi
J14 A1(M) 10.8 mi
J14 M11 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £291,000 29
Detached £322,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£238k £318k £399k £479k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bluntisham and Colne 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pidley 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Earith 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Warboys 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Needingworth 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Over 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wyton 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) 51 5.2 mi away ⇄
Mepal 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Chatteris 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wenny Severals 0 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Somersham (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Somersham (Huntingdonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Somersham (Huntingdonshire) is 49/100, 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 Somersham (Huntingdonshire)?

Somersham (Huntingdonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Somersham (Huntingdonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Somersham (Huntingdonshire) is Somersham Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Somersham (Huntingdonshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Somersham (Huntingdonshire)?

The current median house price in Somersham (Huntingdonshire) is £291,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £322,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Somersham (Huntingdonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

PE28 40 ⇄

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