Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

AUGUSTUS ROAD, CB24 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUGUSTUS ROAD, CB24 1BQ.

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Population

195

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 1BQ 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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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. CB24 1BQ combines 70% economic activity with a 28-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 11.5% year-on-year.

home £349,687 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB24 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area on Augustus Road, 0.9km from Golden End in Longstanton and Northstowe. Administratively it sits within Longstanton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB24 1BQ is 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 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of South Cambridgeshire. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 11.5% 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00187819 (shared with 6 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 1BQ. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian22.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 274,995

10 sales · Mean £ 282,422

Detached

£ 447,500

10 sales · Mean £ 423,749

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

Crime around CB24 1BQ is moderate at 72 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order12
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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The Martin Bacon Academy

113 pupils0.9 km
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Northstowe Secondary College

305 pupils1.0 km
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Hatton Park Primary School

Good362 pupils1.0 km
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Pathfinder CofE Primary School

418 pupils1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach9.8 km
  • Cambridge Station11.6 km
  • Shelford16.3 km