CB22 3AW is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB22 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00092237 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB22 3AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB22 3AW.
346
37
£ 62,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3AW 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CB22 3AW — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3AW. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
CB22 3AW has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School
The Icknield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The George Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- BaxterStorey0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway3.8 km
- Shelford4.4 km
- Great Chesterford7.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223AW · Data under Open Government Licence