CB24 is a postcode district in South Cambridgeshire, East of England, covering 757 active and 149 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CB24 (23%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CB24 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CB24 are around £341k, down 20.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CB24 at 195 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CB24 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CB24 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB24 postcode area.
15,412
42
£ 55,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CB24 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £341k. Property prices are trending down 20.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Histon Early Years Centre
Cottenham Primary School
Fen Drayton Primary School
Over Primary School
Swavesey Primary School
Willingham Primary School
Northstowe Secondary College
The Cavendish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Cambridge
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Duke of Wellington
- Histon Smokehouse
- Indian Ocean
- Lion & Lamb
- Rose and Crown
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
- Tesco
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd
- Shauns Newsagents
- Station Stores
- The Cambridge Lamb Company
- The Longhorn Farm Shop Limited
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Baked Coffee shop ltd
- Biggys
- Cottenham Community Centre
- Herbies American Diner
- Looking Glass Cafe
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Delicious
- Histon Football Club
- Cottenham Fish Shop
- Curry Palace
- Direct Caterers
- + 6 more
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