Area guide · Huntingdonshire

Living in Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

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

At a glance

Somersham (Huntingdonshire) is a village in Huntingdonshire, East of England with a population of 3,349. The average house price is £332,074 and the overall crime rate is 57.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Somersham (Huntingdonshire) ranks

Population

3,349

Avg House Price

£332,074

Crime Rate

57.0/1k

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)

Somersham (huntingdonshire)'s detached homes (£380,417) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£140,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Somersham (huntingdonshire) prices have risen 39% over the last 9 years (£239,528 → £332,074).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£380,417	£363,600	36
Semi-Detached	£282,367	£260,000	15
Terraced	£236,479	£237,500	12
Flat	£140,750	£144,000	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Somersham (Huntingdonshire) is 57.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Somersham (huntingdonshire): 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
Somersham Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Somersham (huntingdonshire) averages 366 Mbps — 266% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Somersham (huntingdonshire) 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	3,349
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 Somersham (huntingdonshire)?

The average house price in Somersham (huntingdonshire) is £332,074 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Somersham (huntingdonshire)?

The most affordable entry point in Somersham (huntingdonshire) is a flat, with an average price of £140,750.

Is Somersham (huntingdonshire) a safe place to live?

Somersham (huntingdonshire) has a recorded crime rate of 57.0 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 Somersham (huntingdonshire)?

Somersham (huntingdonshire) has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Somersham (huntingdonshire)?

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

How big is Somersham (huntingdonshire)?

Somersham (huntingdonshire) is a settlement in Huntingdonshire with a population of approximately 3,349.

Most compared with

How does Somersham (Huntingdonshire) stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

House price: £341,201 · £332,074
Crime rate: 45.9 · 57
Distance: 9.1 mi

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

House price: £362,938 · £332,074
Crime rate: 57.1 · 57
Distance: 10.6 mi

Cambourne

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

House price: £311,146 · £332,074
Crime rate: 42.6 · 57
Distance: 11.8 mi

Cambridge (Cambridge)

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

House price: £555,164 · £332,074
Crime rate: 92.6 · 57
Distance: 13.8 mi

Chatteris

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

House price: £249,297 · £332,074
Crime rate: 119.9 · 57
Distance: 5.3 mi

Cottenham

Somersham (Huntingdonshire)

House price: £444,751 · £332,074
Crime rate: 46 · 57
Distance: 8.5 mi

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