Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

SAMWORTH CLOSE, CB21 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMWORTH CLOSE, CB21 4AS.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

45

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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 4AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB21 4AS's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £460k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 57.1% year-on-year.

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

CB21 4AS is a sought-after residential area on Samworth Close, 0.8km from Balsham in Balsham. Administratively it sits within Balsham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB21, CB21 4AS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, down 57.1% year-on-year. 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 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00091897 (shared with 22 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 4AS. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 323,000

7 sales · Mean £ 326,857

Detached

£ 525,000

15 sales · Mean £ 532,000

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

CB21 4AS has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Meadow Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Old Butchers0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dullingham8.7 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway10.0 km
  • Great Chesterford11.0 km