Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

PEPPERCORN DRIVE, CB24 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEPPERCORN DRIVE, CB24 1BF.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 1BF 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 1BF combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£367k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 138.3% year-on-year.

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

CB24 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Peppercorn Drive, 0.7km from Green End in South Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Longstanton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB24 1BF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 77% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, up 138.3% 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00187788 (shared with 11 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 1BF. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.8%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 329,995

16 sales · Mean £ 295,258

Detached

£ 546,495

26 sales · Mean £ 506,380

Terraced

£ 87,000

1 sales · Mean £ 87,000

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

CB24 1BF has low crime rates — 27 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Hatton Park Primary School

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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Pathfinder CofE Primary School

418 pupils0.9 km
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The Martin Bacon Academy

113 pupils1.4 km
S

Northstowe Secondary College

305 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion0.7 km
  • The Black Bull0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Faroz Kitchen0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach10.4 km
  • Cambridge Station11.9 km
  • Shelford16.5 km