Dover Close Huntingdon
35 addresses across 1 postcode (PE29), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17800317.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £175,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Huntingdonshire costs £2,556 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Acorn Surgery, about 210 m away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £109,995 | £109,995 | £109,995 |
| 2010 | 1 | £115,995 | £115,995 | £115,995 |
| 2007 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2021 | 18 PE29 7HX | Terraced | £178,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Feb 2018 | 8 PE29 7HX | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2015 | 22 PE29 7HX | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2012 | 13 PE29 7HX | Semi-detached | £109,995 | |
| 12 Feb 2010 | 22 PE29 7HX | Terraced | £115,995 | |
| 11 Jan 2007 | 8 PE29 7HX | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 2 PE29 7HX | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2004 | 1 PE29 7HX | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2003 | 11 PE29 7HX | Semi-detached | £87,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Huntingdonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,556 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,704 | £1,988 | £2,272 | £2,556 | £3,124 | £3,693 | £4,261 | £5,113 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 34 m and 37 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE29 7HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Huntingdon 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| St Neots 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norfolk Road Sapley | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Huntingdon | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Riverside Long Stay Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.2 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Surgery | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stukeley Road Dental Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Papworth Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Huntingdon Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | BT Kiosk o/s Mayfield Shops- Huntingdon, Mayfield Road Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sapley Park Playing Field 8.5 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Civil War battery at Clayton's Way, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Civil War battery at Clayton's Way | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| 'The Moat': a motte and bailey castle 700m west of Mayfield Heath Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sapley Spinneys | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Long Moor Balk | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Lodge Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Cook's Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Hartford Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| The Island | Island | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 35 |
2 of the street's 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Huntingdonshire: see them on the Huntingdonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 390 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Huntingdon Federation Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Huntingdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hartford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hartford Infant and Preschool | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stukeley Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cengiz Fast Food Distribution Ltd PE29 1RD | Distributors/Transporters | 130 m | 4 Good | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Premier Supermarket PE29 7HN | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Oak Tree Stores & Post Office PE29 7HN | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Tony's Takeaway PE29 7HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Golden Knight ( pub ) PE29 7LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Pusula Ltd PE29 7DL | Distributors/Transporters | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Peacock Early Years Provisions T/A Sallowbush Preschool PE29 7LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Caterlink@ St John's CofE Primary School PE29 7LA | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Little Munchkins Nursery | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Aksoy PE29 7DL | Distributors/Transporters | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Sports Direct Fitness.Com PE29 7EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Chase Care Home PE29 1SF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Norfolk Road (29); On or near Surrey Road (16); On or near Dover Close (14); On or near Deal Close (14); On or near Kingston Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PE29 7HX: 35 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Deal Close · Coneygear Road · Kings Ripton Road · Kent Road · Kingston Close · Surrey Road · Norfolk Road · Oak Drive · Richmond Close · Maple Drive · Essex Road · Selby Court
All the streets in PE29 and across Huntingdonshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.