Key indicators for buyers
The PE18 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-60.5%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 10.0x in 2022 to 8.7x today. Rising rents (£1,044/mo, +4.1%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property in PE18 sold for £150,000 in 2011, with a median of £150,000 across 1 transactions. Prices fell 60.5% compared to the previous year.
2011averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Huntingdonshire area
A home in Huntingdonshire costs 8.7x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 10.0x in 2022.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Huntingdonshire area
Average monthly rent in Huntingdonshire is £1,044, up 4.1% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Huntingdonshire price of £150,000 with a 25% deposit (£38k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £592 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses PE18 avg. price with Huntingdonshire rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£592) are £452 less than renting (£1,044). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £38k — it would take around 4 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
70B, HIGH STREET PE18 6DJ | Detached | £150,000 | 2 Aug 2011 |
70B, HIGH STREET, HUNTINGDON PE18 6DJ | Detached | £380,000 | 3 Jul 2006 |
MICKLE HILL GRANGE, KEYSTON PE18 0RQ | Detached | £590,000 | 23 Sept 2003 |
CLEAVER'S LODGE FARM, MICKLE HILL, KEYSTON PE18 0RG | Detached | £80,000 | 18 Nov 2002 |
UNIT 1, 5, BLACKSTONE ROAD, STUKELEY MEADOWS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PE18 6EF | Detached | £135,000 | 15 Feb 1999 |
70B, HIGH STREET, HUNTINGDON PE18 6DJ | Detached | £90,000 | 11 Dec 1997 |
The most recent recorded sale in PE18 was a detached property on High Street for £150,000 in August 2011. Across the last 6 sales, the median price was £150,000.
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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