CB22 3BE is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Road, 0.1km from Sawston in Sawston. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB22 3BE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of South Cambridgeshire. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k. 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 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00092212 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, CB22 3BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, CB22 3BE.
159
38
£ 51,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3BE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB22 3BE spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 3BE. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 286,000
1 sales · Mean £ 286,000
Terraced
£ 246,000
2 sales · Mean £ 246,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3BE has low crime rates — 22 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 Head0.2 km
- The Greyhound0.3 km
- The white lion0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Corner Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Jax0.2 km
- Footprints Cafe0.3 km
- Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- The Brickhouse0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sawston Pizza0.1 km
- Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Jade Fountain0.1 km
- Cherry Garden0.1 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dorrington Ltd0.2 km
- Green Weigh0.1 km
- Just Greek (Storage)0.9 km
- Londis Sawston0.5 km
- Mary's Greengrocers0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway2.1 km
- Shelford3.7 km
- Great Chesterford7.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223BE · Data under Open Government Licence