CB21 4HE is a well-regarded residential area on Dotterell Cottages in Balsham. Administratively it sits within Balsham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB21, CB21 4HE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £393k, down 17.0% 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 4HE are sourced from Output Area E00091897 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOTTERELL COTTAGES, CB21 4HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOTTERELL COTTAGES, CB21 4HE.
351
45
£ 55,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB21 4HE 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.
Area Character
CB21 4HE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £393k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 17.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB21 4HE. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 600,000
2 sales · Mean £ 600,000
Semi-Detached
£ 256,000
3 sales · Mean £ 252,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dullingham8.6 km
- Whittlesford Parkway8.8 km
- Shelford8.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB214HE · Data under Open Government Licence