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Area guide · Huntingdonshire

Living in St Neots

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

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At a glance

St Neots is a town in Huntingdonshire, East of England with a population of 33,262. The average house price is £360,878 and the overall crime rate is 57.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where St Neots ranks

Population

33,262

Avg House Price

£360,878

Crime Rate

57.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

419 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£34,823

Median Age

43.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

St Neots's detached homes (£486,431) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£172,516).

Price Trend (11 Years)

St Neots prices have risen 16% over the last 9 years (£311,605 → £360,878).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£486,431£459,875220
Semi-Detached£338,819£335,000204
Terraced£276,784£275,000198
Flat£172,516£168,50096

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools13
Primary11
Secondary2
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Bushmead Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Crosshall Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Crosshall Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Ernulf AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Eynesbury CofE C Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Longsands AcademySecondaryGood
Middlefield Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Priory Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Priory Park Infant School & Pre-SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary's Church of England Primary School St NeotsPrimaryNo rating available
The Round House Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Winhills Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Wintringham Primary AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

St Neots averages 419 Mbps — 319% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most St Neots homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score73.3
% Rated C or Above71.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,116

Demographics & Economy

Population33,262
Median Age43.1
Median Household Income£34,823
Employment Rate62.4%
Owner Occupied67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified37.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in St Neots?
The average house price in St Neots is £360,878 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in St Neots?
The most affordable entry point in St Neots is a flat, with an average price of £172,516.
Is St Neots a safe place to live?
St Neots 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 St Neots?
St Neots has 13 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in St Neots?
Average broadband download speeds in St Neots are around 419 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.3% of premises.
How big is St Neots?
St Neots is a settlement in Huntingdonshire with a population of approximately 33,262.

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