Area guide · Huntingdonshire

Living in Sawtry

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

At a glance

Sawtry is a village in Huntingdonshire, East of England with a population of 5,870. The average house price is £310,046 and the overall crime rate is 57.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Sawtry ranks

Population

5,870

Avg House Price

£310,046

Crime Rate

57.2/1k

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)

Sawtry's detached homes (£382,539) command roughly 1.7× the price of a terraced (£228,569).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sawtry prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£227,933 → £310,046).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£382,539	£354,125	52
Semi-Detached	£251,975	£248,750	40
Terraced	£228,569	£181,250	18
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Sawtry: 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
Sawtry Infants' School	Primary	No rating available
Sawtry Junior Academy	Primary	Good
Sawtry Village Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sawtry 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	5,870
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 Sawtry?

The average house price in Sawtry is £310,046 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Sawtry is a terraced, with an average price of £228,569.

Is Sawtry a safe place to live?

Sawtry 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 Sawtry?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Sawtry?

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

How big is Sawtry?

Sawtry is a settlement in Huntingdonshire with a population of approximately 5,870.

Most compared with

How does Sawtry stack up against its neighbours?

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Sawtry

House price: £362,938 · £310,046
Crime rate: 57.1 · 57.2
Distance: 8.2 mi

Chatteris

Sawtry

House price: £249,297 · £310,046
Crime rate: 119.9 · 57.2
Distance: 14.0 mi

Eye (Peterborough)

Sawtry

House price: £385,160 · £310,046
Crime rate: 104.8 · 57.2
Distance: 12.6 mi

Fenstanton

Sawtry

House price: £391,405 · £310,046
Crime rate: 58 · 57.2
Distance: 13.2 mi

Godmanchester

Sawtry

House price: £350,709 · £310,046
Crime rate: 57.3 · 57.2
Distance: 9.6 mi

Hemingford Grey

Sawtry

House price: £547,737 · £310,046
Crime rate: 57.2 · 57.2
Distance: 11.4 mi

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