Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

NEW ROAD, CB22 3BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, CB22 3BW.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB22 3BW 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CB22 3BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £381k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 22.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB22 3BW is a sought-after residential area on New Road, 0.6km 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 3BW offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, up 22.4% year-on-year. 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 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00092198 (shared with 20 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 3BW. 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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

13 sales · Mean £ 359,615

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

7 sales · Mean £ 399,714

Flat

£ 214,000

2 sales · Mean £ 214,000

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

CB22 3BW has low crime rates — 27 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 behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Sawston Village College

Good1128 pupils0.2 km
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The Bellbird Primary School

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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The Icknield Primary School

Good194 pupils1.4 km
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William Westley Church of England VC Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kings Head0.6 km
  • The Greyhound0.5 km
  • The white lion0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Corner Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Jax0.6 km
  • Footprints Cafe0.6 km
  • Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Brickhouse0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

9 nearby
  • Dorrington Ltd0.6 km
  • Green Weigh0.7 km
  • Just Greek (Storage)1.0 km
  • Mary's Greengrocers0.6 km
  • B Searle & Sons0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whittlesford Parkway2.4 km
  • Shelford3.0 km
  • Foxton7.2 km