About Alconbury

Alconbury is a village located in Cambridgeshire, within the East of England. It lies just south of the A1 road, making it easily accessible from major transport routes. The village has a long history, with records indicating settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Alconbury is situated near the border with Huntingdonshire and is close to the town of St Neots. The area is predominantly rural, with open fields and farmland surrounding the village. The village itself is modest in size, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. Alconbury is also known for its proximity to RAF Alconbury, a former Royal Air Force station that has been redeveloped for civilian use. The postcode area for Alconbury is PE28, which covers the surrounding region.

School Ratings in Alconbury

Families in Alconbury have access to 21 local schools. Somersham Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Alconbury

Homes sell for an average of £401K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £464K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Alconbury

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Alconbury, with 18 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Alconbury

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Alconbury among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Alconbury

Alconbury benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 8,170 sales

Average Price £401K
£650 £12.23M
Detached £464K 4,124
Semi £294K 2,268
Terraced £248K 1,101
Flat £162K 301

Deprivation and Employment in Alconbury IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Alconbury experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
7/10
13,930 Children (0-15) 18%
47,676 Working Age 61%
22,352 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.1% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Alconbury 117 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Alconbury are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

51 Violence & Sexual Offences
18 Anti-Social Behaviour
12 Criminal Damage & Arson
8 Other Theft
7 Drugs
7 Public Order
5 Bicycle Theft
4 Weapons
2 Other Crime
1 Burglary
1 Shoplifting
1 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Huntingdon Train Station 3.8 miles
St Neots Train Station 9.2 miles

Location

Local Government

District Huntingdonshire
County Cambridgeshire
Ward Great Staughton
Constituency North West Cambridgeshire
Parish Ellington
Region East of England