Area guide · Huntingdonshire

Living in Hemingford Grey

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

At a glance

Hemingford Grey is a village in Huntingdonshire, East of England with a population of 3,372. The average house price is £547,737 and the overall crime rate is 57.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hemingford Grey ranks

Population

3,372

Avg House Price

£547,737

Crime Rate

57.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

366 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,215

Median Age

44.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hemingford Grey's detached homes (£713,029) command roughly 2.2× the price of a terraced (£330,208).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hemingford Grey prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£418,108 → £547,737).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£713,029	£630,000	14
Semi-Detached	£379,000	£370,000	5
Terraced	£330,208	£317,625	6
Flat	£382,500	£382,500	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hemingford Grey is 57.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hemingford Grey: violent crime (39% 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
Hemingford Grey Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hemingford Grey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 70.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.6
% Rated C or Above	70.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,162

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,372
Median Age	44.2
Median Household Income	£33,215
Employment Rate	61.6%
Owner Occupied	69%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hemingford Grey?

The average house price in Hemingford Grey is £547,737 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hemingford Grey?

The most affordable entry point in Hemingford Grey is a terraced, with an average price of £330,208.

Is Hemingford Grey a safe place to live?

Hemingford Grey has a recorded crime rate of 57.2 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 Hemingford Grey?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Hemingford Grey?

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

How big is Hemingford Grey?

Hemingford Grey is a settlement in Huntingdonshire with a population of approximately 3,372.

Most compared with

How does Hemingford Grey stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Hemingford Grey

House price: £341,201 · £547,737
Crime rate: 45.9 · 57.2
Distance: 6.7 mi

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Hemingford Grey

House price: £362,938 · £547,737
Crime rate: 57.1 · 57.2
Distance: 5.7 mi

Cambourne

Hemingford Grey

House price: £311,146 · £547,737
Crime rate: 42.6 · 57.2
Distance: 6.9 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Hemingford Grey

House price: £555,164 · £547,737
Crime rate: 92.6 · 57.2
Distance: 12.7 mi

Chatteris

Hemingford Grey

House price: £249,297 · £547,737
Crime rate: 119.9 · 57.2
Distance: 11.3 mi

Cottenham

Hemingford Grey

House price: £444,751 · £547,737
Crime rate: 46 · 57.2
Distance: 9.6 mi

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