Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

BLACKSMITHS CLOSE, CB22 3AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITHS CLOSE, CB22 3AH.

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

346

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 62,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB22 3AH 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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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB22 3AH — age 37, 45% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CB22 3AH is a sought-after residential area on Blacksmiths Close, 0.1km from Babraham in South Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Duxford ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB22 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00092237 (shared with 34 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 CB22 3AH. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB22 3AH has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Public order1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School

Outstanding94 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The George Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • BaxterStorey0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whittlesford Parkway4.4 km
  • Shelford5.3 km
  • Great Chesterford8.1 km