CB22 3AZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Babraham in South Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Duxford ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB22 3AZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00092237 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB22 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB22 3AZ.
346
37
£ 62,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3AZ 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 3AZ — age 37, 45% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3AZ. 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 2026-02)
CB22 3AZ 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.
school Local Schools
Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The George Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- BaxterStorey0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway4.6 km
- Shelford5.3 km
- Great Chesterford8.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223AZ · Data under Open Government Licence