Shapland Close Huntingdon
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE29), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17805969.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Spring Common (5.6 hectares) is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Acorn Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2023 (3).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (45% of about 1,450 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE29 1AU | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| PE29 7BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 4 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE29 1AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE29 7BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Huntingdon 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| St Neots 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hunts Regional College Newtown | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Huntingdon | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Riverside Long Stay Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 53.3 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Huntingdon Smiles | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Papworth Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Huntingdon Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | BT Kiosk o/s Mayfield Shops- Huntingdon, Mayfield Road Cashzone | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Spring Common 5.6 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Civil War battery at Clayton's Way, a scheduled monument, 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 38 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Civil War battery at Clayton's Way | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Huntingdon Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Moor Balk | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Cook's Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Sapley Spinneys | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Garkie's Mill Lade | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| The Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Hartford Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 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 | 2 | 4 |
2 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Federation Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 170 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Huntingdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 470 m (0.3 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 |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Hartford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 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 |
| Hartford Infant and Preschool | Primary | 3–7 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stukeley Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Godmanchester Community Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hinchingbrooke School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cromwell Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Family and Youth Projects PE29 7AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Slimming World PE29 1PN | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Taylorshaw @ Spring Common Academy PE29 1TQ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Marut Trading Ltd t/a Nisa Local Huntingdon PE29 7AT | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Green Soul MS Ltd PE29 7BA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Mother Goose Corner Nursery PE29 7FH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Wickes Building Supplies PE29 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maule Close (48); On or near Wellsfield (30); On or near Bernard Close (18); On or near Barleyfield Way (16); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 30% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 4 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
Nearby streets
Maule Close · McCartney Close · Bradshaw Close · Cracknell Close · Colebrook Road · Bernard Close · Silver Birch Close · Meadow Gardens · Wellsfield · Ryefield Close · Bevan Close · Wheatstone Road
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.