Area guide · Huntingdonshire

Living in Fenstanton

A snapshot of life in Fenstanton, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Fenstanton is a village in Huntingdonshire, East of England with a population of 3,015. The average house price is £391,405 and the overall crime rate is 58.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Fenstanton ranks

Population

3,015

Avg House Price

£391,405

Crime Rate

58.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

366 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,738.2

Median Age

44.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Fenstanton's detached homes (£499,167) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£185,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Fenstanton prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£299,549 → £391,405).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£499,167	£447,500	18
Semi-Detached	£317,000	£285,000	11
Terraced	£273,333	£295,000	6
Flat	£185,000	£185,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Fenstanton is 58.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Fenstanton: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Fenstanton averages 366 Mbps — 266% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Fenstanton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.8
% Rated C or Above	69.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,145

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,015
Median Age	44.1
Median Household Income	£33,738.2
Employment Rate	60.8%
Owner Occupied	67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	34%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Fenstanton?

The average house price in Fenstanton is £391,405 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Fenstanton?

The most affordable entry point in Fenstanton is a flat, with an average price of £185,000.

Is Fenstanton a safe place to live?

Fenstanton has a recorded crime rate of 58.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Fenstanton?

Fenstanton has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Fenstanton?

Average broadband download speeds in Fenstanton are around 366 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.4% of premises.

How big is Fenstanton?

Fenstanton is a settlement in Huntingdonshire with a population of approximately 3,015.

Most compared with

How does Fenstanton stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Fenstanton

House price: £341,201 · £391,405
Crime rate: 45.9 · 58
Distance: 4.9 mi

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Fenstanton

House price: £362,938 · £391,405
Crime rate: 57.1 · 58
Distance: 7.1 mi

Cambourne

Fenstanton

House price: £311,146 · £391,405
Crime rate: 42.6 · 58
Distance: 5.6 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Fenstanton

House price: £555,164 · £391,405
Crime rate: 92.6 · 58
Distance: 10.9 mi

Chatteris

Fenstanton

House price: £249,297 · £391,405
Crime rate: 119.9 · 58
Distance: 11.8 mi

Cottenham

Fenstanton

House price: £444,751 · £391,405
Crime rate: 46 · 58
Distance: 8.2 mi

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