Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

ELDER CLOSE, CB22 3BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDER CLOSE, CB22 3BB.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CB22 3BB has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.

home £389,416 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB22 3BB is a safe, established residential area on Elder Close, 0.6km from Hillside in Sawston. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB22 3BB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, up 15.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB22 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00092214 (shared with 6 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 3BB. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 392,125

2 sales · Mean £ 392,125

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

2 sales · Mean £ 370,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB22 3BB has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Sawston Village College

Good1128 pupils0.4 km
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The Bellbird Primary School

Good402 pupils0.8 km
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William Westley Church of England VC Primary School

Good201 pupils1.3 km
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The Icknield Primary School

Good194 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kings Head0.7 km
  • The Greyhound0.6 km
  • The white lion0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Corner Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Jax0.7 km
  • Footprints Cafe0.7 km
  • Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Brickhouse0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Sawston Pizza0.8 km
  • Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Jade Fountain0.7 km
  • Cherry Garden0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Dorrington Ltd0.7 km
  • Green Weigh0.8 km
  • Mary's Greengrocers0.7 km
  • B Searle & Sons0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whittlesford Parkway2.3 km
  • Shelford3.1 km
  • Foxton7.1 km