CB22 3DD is a sought-after residential area on Babraham Road, 0.7km from Hillside in Sawston. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB22 3DD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% 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: Prices average £502k, up 38.5% 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 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00092209 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BABRAHAM ROAD, CB22 3DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BABRAHAM ROAD, CB22 3DD.
351
41
£ 51,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CB22 3DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £502k, 88% 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 38.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3DD. The average age is 41.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 476,250
2 sales · Mean £ 476,250
Semi-Detached
£ 414,000
1 sales · Mean £ 414,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3DD 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 Icknield Primary School
The Bellbird Primary School
Sawston Village College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B Searle & Sons0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Boswells0.8 km
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The white lion0.9 km
- Kings Head0.6 km
- The Greyhound0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Footprints Cafe0.6 km
- Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- The Brickhouse0.6 km
- Corner Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Jax0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Cherry Garden0.8 km
- The Mayflower1.0 km
- Sawston Pizza0.7 km
- Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway2.7 km
- Shelford3.5 km
- Great Chesterford7.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223DD · Data under Open Government Licence