Willow Way Ramsey, Huntingdonshire
1 address across 1 postcode (PE26), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17802559.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Whittlesea, about 11 km (6.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Newtown Green, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 2 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ramsey Health Centre, about 290 m away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (47% of about 1,030 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Shotbolt Engineers, Newtown Road, Ramsey: up to 10 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Land At And Including 46 Whytefield Road, Ramsey: up to 44 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- West Station Yard and Northern Mill, Ramsey: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 2 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE26 1EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.9 miles) |
| Huntingdon 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Road Ramsey | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 66.5 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ramsey Health Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ramsey Pharmacy (Great Whyte) | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ramsey Dental Surgery | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Doddington Hospital | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Police station | Chatteris Police Station | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newtown Green 2,360 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Church Green 2,950 m² | 270 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Thomas à Becket, a listed building (Grade I), 290 m south-east. 54 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Thomas à Becket | Listed building, Grade I | 290 m south-east |
| Gatehouse to Ramsey Abbey | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m south-east |
| Precinct Wall Running Along the Eastern and Southern Side of Church Green, Along the Eastern and Southern Side of Abbey Green, and Along the Eastern Side of Hollow Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south-east |
| The Gables | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west |
| Ramsey Abbey (remains of) | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| Booths Hill, Ramsey Abbey | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jack's Corner Spinney | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Wistow Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Rolts Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Charters Spinney | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Warboys Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Cockcraft's Spinney | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Ramsey Spinning Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbey College, Ramsey | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bury CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Fish Bar PE26 1HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Ramsey Day Nursery PE26 1HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| The Jolly Sailor PE26 1HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Ramsey Traditional Butchers PE26 1HH | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Great Whyte Cafe PE26 1HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Ramsey Kebab and Pizza PE26 1HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| The Little Fenland Eco Shop PE26 1HA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Wok 'n' Roll PE26 1HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| WBIT Property Ltd T/A The Three Horseshoes PE26 1DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Muckin' Good Grub PE26 1DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dominos Pizza PE26 1HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| B & M Express PE26 1HA | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Farmers Coffee Shop PE26 1HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| The Sandwich Bar PE26 1BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| White Whale Fish Bar PE26 1BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Great Whyte (37); On or near Shopping Area (22); On or near Silver Street (21); On or near Little Whyte (18); On or near Jones Court (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
- PE26 1EN: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newtown Road · Bankers Walk · Silver Street · Jubilee Yard · Scotts Row · Mill Lane · Granary Court · Rudds Court · Turvers Lane · Fisher Terrace · New Road · Whyte Court
All the streets in PE26 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.