Built-up area in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.286, -0.307 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 15 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01480 (Huntingdon) |
East Perry is a small, quietly rural settlement in the historic district of Huntingdonshire, within Cambridgeshire in England. It sits amid the low-lying arable countryside typical of the area, with patchwork fields, hedgerows and drainage ditches that support a strong local birdlife and give long, open views across the landscape; the feel is more hamlet than village, with a scattering of traditional farmhouses and converted barns.
Historically agricultural, East Perry retains that farming character even as some residents commute to nearby centres such as Cambridge and Peterborough. Social life tends to be close‑knit and parish-centred, with local events, walking and cycling routes and an interest in conserving rural heritage and wildlife; small-scale diversification into tourism and craft businesses can also be seen in converted buildings and local enterprises.