CB22 3BY is a sought-after residential area on Whitefield Way, 0.8km 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 3BY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00092198 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEFIELD WAY, CB22 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEFIELD WAY, CB22 3BY.
354
41
£ 51,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3BY 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB22 3BY's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £490k 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 3BY. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 482,500
2 sales · Mean £ 482,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3BY has low crime rates — 30 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
Sawston Village College
The Bellbird Primary School
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
The Icknield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head0.8 km
- The Greyhound0.8 km
- The white lion0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Corner Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Jax0.8 km
- Footprints Cafe0.8 km
- Kaz's Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- The Brickhouse0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sawston Pizza0.9 km
- Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Jade Fountain0.9 km
- Cherry Garden1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dorrington Ltd0.9 km
- Green Weigh0.9 km
- Mary's Greengrocers0.9 km
- B Searle & Sons0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway2.4 km
- Shelford3.0 km
- Foxton6.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223BY · Data under Open Government Licence