CB24 1AW is a well-regarded residential area on Woodpecker Close, 1.0km 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 1AW offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 63% 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 — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of South Cambridgeshire. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £525k, down 1.0% 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 CB24 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00187744 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODPECKER CLOSE, CB24 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODPECKER CLOSE, CB24 1AW.
527
27
£ 63,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB24 1AW 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.
Area Character
CB24 1AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £525k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £525k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB24 1AW. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 520,000
15 sales · Mean £ 514,463
Terraced
£ 86,500
2 sales · Mean £ 86,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB24 1AW is moderate at 58 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
Hatton Park Primary School
Pathfinder CofE Primary School
The Martin Bacon Academy
Northstowe Secondary College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Pavilion1.0 km
- The Black Bull0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Faroz Kitchen0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterbeach10.2 km
- Cambridge Station11.8 km
- Shelford16.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB241AW · Data under Open Government Licence