Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

BACK LANE, CB23 1JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, CB23 1JN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB23 1JN 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CB23 1JN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £704k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £704k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB23 1JN is a sought-after residential area on Back Lane, 0.3km from Haslingfield in Haslingfield. Administratively it sits within Harston & Comberton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB23, CB23 1JN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £704k. 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 CB23 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00092077 (shared with 18 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 CB23 1JN. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 670,000

3 sales · Mean £ 659,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CB23 1JN has low crime rates — 8 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Haslingfield Endowed Primary School

Good152 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Little Pantry0.6 km
  • The Village Shop0.3 km
  • The Cambridge Organic Food Company0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • House of Spice & Little Rose Pub0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Mohak Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Foxton3.2 km
  • Shepreth4.1 km
  • Shelford5.6 km