Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

FAIRFIELDS, CB22 3DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELDS, CB22 3DA.

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Population

178

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB22 3DA 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB22 3DA combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£506k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CB22 3DA is a sought-after residential area on Fairfields, 0.9km from Hillside in Sawston. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB22 3DA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £506k. 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 3DA are sourced from Output Area E00092208 (shared with 5 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 3DA. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 595,000

3 sales · Mean £ 490,000

Semi-Detached

£ 328,500

1 sales · Mean £ 328,500

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

CB22 3DA has low crime rates — 14 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Public order3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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The Icknield Primary School

Good194 pupils0.5 km
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The Bellbird Primary School

Good402 pupils0.8 km
S

Sawston Village College

Good1128 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.9 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Dorrington Ltd0.9 km
  • Just Greek (Storage)0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Footprints Cafe0.8 km
  • The Brickhouse0.8 km
  • Corner Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Jax0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Kings Head0.8 km
  • The Greyhound0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.9 km
  • Jade Fountain0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whittlesford Parkway3.0 km
  • Shelford3.2 km
  • Cambridge Station7.6 km