Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

BABRAHAM ROAD, CB22 3DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

396

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB22 3DQ 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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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB22 3DQ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £510k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 100.9% year-on-year.

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

CB22 3DQ is a sought-after residential area on Babraham Road, 0.4km from Hillside in Sawston. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB22 3DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k, up 100.9% 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 3DQ are sourced from Output Area E00092210 (shared with 13 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 3DQ. 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

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 412,500

18 sales · Mean £ 412,972

Detached

£ 667,500

8 sales · Mean £ 642,187

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

CB22 3DQ has low crime rates — 23 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order10
Burglary9
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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The Bellbird Primary School

Good402 pupils0.3 km
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Sawston Village College

Good1128 pupils0.5 km
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The Icknield Primary School

Good194 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kings Head0.3 km
  • The Greyhound0.3 km
  • The white lion0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Corner Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Jax0.4 km
  • Footprints Cafe0.3 km
  • Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Brickhouse0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Sawston Pizza0.5 km
  • Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Jade Fountain0.5 km
  • Cherry Garden0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Dorrington Ltd0.4 km
  • Green Weigh0.5 km
  • Just Greek (Storage)0.4 km
  • Londis Sawston0.4 km
  • Mary's Greengrocers0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whittlesford Parkway2.6 km
  • Shelford3.3 km
  • Great Chesterford7.6 km