CB22 3DL is a sought-after residential area on Princess Drive, 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 3DL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, down 13.4% 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 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00092210 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS DRIVE, CB22 3DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS DRIVE, CB22 3DL.
396
48
£ 51,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3DL 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.
Area Character
CB22 3DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £425k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £425k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3DL. The average age is 48.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
8 sales · Mean £ 391,875
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3DL has low crime rates — 13 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
The Icknield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head0.6 km
- The Greyhound0.5 km
- The white lion1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Corner Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Jax0.6 km
- Footprints Cafe0.5 km
- Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- The Brickhouse0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sawston Pizza0.8 km
- Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Jade Fountain0.7 km
- Cherry Garden0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dorrington Ltd0.6 km
- Green Weigh0.8 km
- Just Greek (Storage)0.2 km
- Londis Sawston0.6 km
- Mary's Greengrocers0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway2.8 km
- Shelford3.1 km
- Cambridge Station7.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223DL · Data under Open Government Licence