CB22 3BD is a sought-after residential area on Old Forge Way, 0.1km from Hillside in Sawston. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB22, CB22 3BD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k. 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 CB22 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00092216 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD FORGE WAY, CB22 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FORGE WAY, CB22 3BD.
302
41
£ 51,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB22 3BD's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £324k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3BD. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
11 sales · Mean £ 303,227
Semi-Detached
£ 293,000
3 sales · Mean £ 317,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3BD has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
The Bellbird Primary School
Sawston Village College
The Icknield Primary School
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head0.1 km
- The Greyhound0.1 km
- The white lion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Corner Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Jax0.1 km
- Footprints Cafe0.1 km
- Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- The Brickhouse0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sawston Pizza0.3 km
- Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Jade Fountain0.2 km
- Cherry Garden0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dorrington Ltd0.2 km
- Green Weigh0.3 km
- Just Greek (Storage)0.7 km
- Londis Sawston0.6 km
- Mary's Greengrocers0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway2.3 km
- Shelford3.4 km
- Great Chesterford7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223BD · Data under Open Government Licence