Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

GRENADIER DRIVE, CB24 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENADIER DRIVE, CB24 1AF.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 1AF 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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Area Character

CB24 1AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £365k, 90% 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.

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

CB24 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Grenadier Drive, 0.8km from Green End in Longstanton and Northstowe. Administratively it sits within Longstanton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB24, CB24 1AF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of South Cambridgeshire. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 CB24 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00187752 (shared with 12 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 CB24 1AF. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian19.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 505,997

12 sales · Mean £ 484,330

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

9 sales · Mean £ 334,442

Terraced

£ 289,995

11 sales · Mean £ 296,332

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

CB24 1AF has low crime rates — 28 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order5
Bicycle theft3

school Local Schools

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Pathfinder CofE Primary School

418 pupils0.6 km
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Hatton Park Primary School

Good362 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion0.9 km
  • The Black Bull0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Faroz Kitchen0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach10.6 km
  • Cambridge Station12.2 km
  • Shelford16.7 km