CB21 4HB is a well-regarded residential area within the CB21 district of South Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Balsham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB21 4HB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 4HB are sourced from Output Area E00091899 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB21 4HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB21 4HB.
326
42
£ 55,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB21 4HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CB21 4HB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB21 4HB. 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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Meadow Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway9.7 km
- Dullingham9.8 km
- Great Chesterford10.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB214HB · Data under Open Government Licence