Alconbury Weald.
“Modern build quality, energy efficiency, and a town designed from the ground up.”
One of the most ambitious new communities in Cambridgeshire, Alconbury Weald is being built out across the former RAF Alconbury airfield. Thousands of energy efficient new homes, a primary school, a substantial enterprise park, green corridors and cycle routes, designed from scratch as a place to live, work and walk. A natural draw for buyers wanting modern build quality within easy reach of Huntingdon and Cambridge.
Postcode area: PE28
At a glance
Median sold price
£362,000
Travel
A1 / A14 immediate
Schools
On site primary
Target homes
~5,000
Why people love it
Energy efficient new builds
Modern construction standards mean noticeably lower running costs than older village stock.
Employment on the doorstep
The Incubator and the wider enterprise park host a growing employer base: a genuine work near home option.
Green by design
Generous cycle paths, parks and woodland corridors are built into the masterplan, not added afterwards.
Schools
- The Alconbury Weald Academy
- Sawtry Village Academy
Eat, drink & shop
- The Watch Bar
- The Manor (Alconbury village)
- The Club House
Getting around
- A1 / A14, immediate
- Huntingdon Station, 10 min
- Cambridge, 30 min
Local amenities
- Gym and community library at The Club
The Alconbury Weald property market.
We sell and let homes in Alconbury Weald regularly. See what we have on the market right now, or get a free valuation specific to your road.
Alconbury Wealdis one of Huntingdonshire's growing new-build areas. See our new homes & new builds guide for advice on buying, selling and letting new-build property here.
For a written valuation specific to your road and property type (with sold price comparables, marketing plan and total first year cost) book a free in person visit. We'll come out within 3 to 5 working days.
If you're a landlord, our managed lettings service includes full Renters' Rights Act 2026 compliance, gas and EICR scheduling, monthly statements and a named property manager for every property.
Sold prices in Alconbury Weald
HM Land Registry · 515 sales analysed
Median sold price · 12 months to April 2026
£362,000
Across 39 sales, ranging £108,000 to £712,496.
Median by property type · last 3 years
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £465,475 | 156 |
| Semi-detached | £359,950 | 84 |
| Terraced | £308,248 | 34 |
Median sold price by year
Source: medians of standard residential sales from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0), latest data April 2026. Wider trends: ONS House Price Index. Sold prices are a guide, not a valuation. See how Alconbury Weald compares in our Huntingdonshire village house price report.
Alconbury Weald, in answers.
What is Alconbury Weald?
Alconbury Weald is one of the largest new communities being built in Cambridgeshire: thousands of energy efficient new homes, a primary school, an enterprise park, and green corridors and cycle routes, all designed from scratch on the former RAF Alconbury airfield. It's planned out as a place to live, work and walk, rather than added in pieces to an existing village.
Is Alconbury Weald a good place to buy?
It's an attractive option if modern build quality, low running costs and a planned community matter to you. Homes are built to current energy efficiency standards, the masterplan includes generous green space and cycle paths from day one, and there's a meaningful pipeline of jobs being added to the on site enterprise park. The downside is that it's still growing; the place won't feel fully settled for several more years.
What is the Enterprise Zone at Alconbury Weald?
The Incubator and the wider Alconbury Weald enterprise park form a designated Enterprise Zone: a planning and tax framework designed to attract employers. It already hosts a growing cluster of advanced manufacturing, life sciences and professional services businesses, making Alconbury Weald a genuine work near home option for many residents.
What's the average house price at Alconbury Weald?
The median sold price at Alconbury Weald is around £362,000. Stock is almost entirely new build, so prices are guided by the developers' release schedules. Resale homes typically sell at a small premium for the newest spec.
What schools serve Alconbury Weald?
The Alconbury Weald Academy is the on site primary school. Secondary age children are in catchment for Sawtry Village Academy. A new secondary school is part of the longer term masterplan as the community grows.
How far is Alconbury Weald from Cambridge?
Around 30 minutes by car via the A14, with the A1 and A14 both immediately accessible. Huntingdon Station is 10 minutes away for trains to London King's Cross.
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Thinking of moving to Alconbury Weald?
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