Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB21 4DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB21 4DU.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CB21 4DU has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CB21 4DU is a well-regarded residential area located 0.8km from Balsham in Balsham. Administratively it sits within Balsham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB21 4DU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00091899 (shared with 39 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 4DU. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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Meadow Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.8 km
  • The Black Bull0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sweet Tempations iL Ltd0.7 km
  • The Old Butchers0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dullingham9.1 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway10.4 km
  • Great Chesterford11.0 km