Area guide · Huntingdonshire

Living in Ramsey

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

At a glance

Ramsey is a village in Huntingdonshire, East of England with a population of 5,727. The average house price is £286,314 and the overall crime rate is 57.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ramsey ranks

Population

5,727

Avg House Price

£286,314

Crime Rate

57.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

421 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,563

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ramsey's detached homes (£376,920) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£114,722).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ramsey prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£210,976 → £286,314).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£376,920	£370,000	69
Semi-Detached	£253,875	£253,823	36
Terraced	£190,484	£195,000	32
Flat	£114,722	£117,500	9

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ramsey is 57.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ramsey: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Abbey College, Ramsey	Secondary	Good
Ramsey Junior School	Primary	No rating available
Ramsey Spinning Infant School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Ramsey averages 421 Mbps — 321% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ramsey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.8
% Rated C or Above	68.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,140

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,727
Median Age	45
Median Household Income	£32,563
Employment Rate	58.5%
Owner Occupied	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ramsey?

The average house price in Ramsey is £286,314 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Ramsey is a flat, with an average price of £114,722.

Is Ramsey a safe place to live?

Ramsey has a recorded crime rate of 57.1 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 Ramsey?

Ramsey has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ramsey?

Average broadband download speeds in Ramsey are around 421 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.6% of premises.

How big is Ramsey?

Ramsey is a settlement in Huntingdonshire with a population of approximately 5,727.

Most compared with

How does Ramsey stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Ramsey

House price: £341,201 · £286,314
Crime rate: 45.9 · 57.1
Distance: 14.7 mi

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Ramsey

House price: £362,938 · £286,314
Crime rate: 57.1 · 57.1
Distance: 10.1 mi

Chatteris

Ramsey

House price: £249,297 · £286,314
Crime rate: 119.9 · 57.1
Distance: 6.7 mi

Cottenham

Ramsey

House price: £444,751 · £286,314
Crime rate: 46 · 57.1
Distance: 15.0 mi

Eye (Peterborough)

Ramsey

House price: £385,160 · £286,314
Crime rate: 104.8 · 57.1
Distance: 11.5 mi

Fenstanton

Ramsey

House price: £391,405 · £286,314
Crime rate: 58 · 57.1
Distance: 10.6 mi

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