Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

THE ROOKERY, CB21 4EU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB21 4EU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB21 4EU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CB21 4EU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Rookery, 0.2km 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 4EU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB21 4EU are sourced from Output Area E00091896 (shared with 12 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 4EU. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 382,500

11 sales · Mean £ 379,772

Detached

£ 410,000

3 sales · Mean £ 403,750

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

CB21 4EU has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Vehicle crime4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Meadow Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.6 km
  • The Black Bull0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sweet Tempations iL Ltd0.8 km
  • The Old Butchers0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dullingham8.3 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway10.6 km
  • Great Chesterford11.5 km