Hartford.
“Village calm right on Huntingdon's doorstep. A quietly desirable address.”
Hartford is the quiet sibling: a riverside village just outside Huntingdon with thatched cottages, river meadows, and a primary school people move into the catchment for. If you want village calm without giving up the conveniences of town, this is it.
Postcode area: PE29
At a glance
Average sold price
£440,000
To station
10 min walk
Ofsted (primary)
Outstanding
Population
~2,700
Why people love it
Riverside walks
The Ouse and the Hartford Marina footpaths.
Outstanding school
Hartford Junior, one of the most sought after in the county.
Period mix
Thatch, brick, and well considered modern infill.
Schools
- Hartford Junior School
- Hartford Infant School
- Hinchingbrooke School
Eat, drink & shop
- The King of the Belgians
- Hartford Marina café
Getting around
- Huntingdon Station, 10 min walk
- A14, 5 min
- Cambridge, 25 min
The Hartford property market.
We sell and let homes in Hartford regularly. See what we have on the market right now, or get a free valuation specific to your road.
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Hartford, in answers.
Is Hartford a nice place to live?
Hartford has a quietly excellent reputation. It's small, riverside, and just outside Huntingdon, with an Outstanding rated primary school families specifically move into the catchment for. Properties don't come up often and tend to sell quickly when they do.
Where is Hartford in Cambridgeshire?
Hartford is a riverside village on the eastern edge of Huntingdon, on the Great Ouse. It's effectively walking distance from Huntingdon town centre and the station, but feels distinctly its own place with lanes leading down to the river and meadows.
What is Hartford Junior School and why is it sought after?
Hartford Junior School is one of the most consistently high performing primaries in Cambridgeshire, rated Outstanding by Ofsted across multiple inspections. Combined with Hartford Infant School, it forms the primary pathway most local families aim for, and catchment is a major driver of demand for property in the village.
What is the average house price in Hartford?
Average sold prices in Hartford sit around £440,000, with a clear premium for properties inside the school catchment and for the period properties closer to the river. Stock is limited and turnover is low, so well priced homes typically sell within days.
How long is the walk from Hartford to Huntingdon Station?
Around 10 minutes on foot, depending on which end of the village you live in. Many Hartford commuters walk to the station rather than drive: one of the village's quieter advantages.
How far is Hartford from Cambridge?
About 25 minutes by car via the A14, which is reached within five minutes of leaving the village. A strong choice if you work in Cambridge but want a riverside village setting and a top rated primary on the doorstep.
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Thinking of moving to Hartford?
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