Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

THE ROOKERY, CB21 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROOKERY, CB21 4AG.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB21 4AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB21 4AG's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £172k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £172k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB21 4AG is a sought-after residential area on The Rookery, 0.9km from Little Linton Farm in Linton (South Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Linton ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB21 4AG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CB21 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00092123 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB21 4AG. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 172,500

2 sales · Mean £ 172,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CB21 4AG is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Granta School

Good180 pupils0.1 km
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Linton Village College

Requires Improvement828 pupils0.4 km
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Linton CofE Infant School

Good166 pupils0.4 km
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Linton Heights Junior School

Good232 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boswell and Son0.3 km
  • Jigsaw Bakery0.8 km
  • Sweet Talk News0.5 km
  • Nourish Linton0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown0.1 km
  • Linton Granta Football Club0.4 km
  • Dog & Duck0.4 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Linton Kitchen0.2 km
  • Linton Tandoori1.0 km
  • Linton Zoological Gardens0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Winners (Linton)LTD0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Great Chesterford6.7 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway7.4 km
  • Shelford10.9 km