Town Pop. 9,147

Living in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the PE7 postcode district. Against the wider PE7 district average of 45/100, that is 7 points above. On broadband specifically, Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) sits 38 points above the PE7 district figure of 58/100. For the surrounding area, see PE7 postcode district.

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Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
81.9 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 303 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 130 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 66 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 62 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Vehicle crime 32 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 156 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 75 crimes
  2. 2 Broadway 29 crimes
  3. 3 Laburnum Avenue 29 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
70
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
49
4 schools in area · 16 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Fourfields Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • William de Yaxley Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Yaxley Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital4.1 mi
Kettering General Hospital21.3 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge26 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,197 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 162 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.1%Student3.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
36
Peterborough 3.9 mi
Whittlesea 6.1 mi
Stamford 13.1 mi
J16 A1(M) 1.8 mi
J16 A1(M) 2.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Adequate 9
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 £261,250 58
Detached £340,000 25
Semi-detached £240,750 20
Terraced £225,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£181k £257k £335k £411k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Farcet 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stilton 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Folksworth 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Holme (Huntingdonshire) 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Peterborough 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Glatton 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
King's Dyke 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsey St Mary's 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Castor and Ailsworth 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sawtry 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 6.1 mi away ⇄
Whittlesey 45 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)?

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 749 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) are Fourfields Community Primary School, William de Yaxley Church of England Academy and Yaxley Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)?

The current median house price in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) is £261,250, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £240,750, terraced £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 58 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

PE7 45 ⇄

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