Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

BABRAHAM ROAD, CB22 3DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BABRAHAM ROAD, CB22 3DD.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB22 3DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft7
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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The Icknield Primary School

Good194 pupils0.3 km
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The Bellbird Primary School

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Sawston Village College

Good1128 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The white lion0.9 km
  • Kings Head0.6 km
  • The Greyhound0.6 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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