CB24 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Mistle Thrush Drive, 0.8km from Golden 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 1BS offers 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 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00187828 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MISTLE THRUSH DRIVE, CB24 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISTLE THRUSH DRIVE, CB24 1BS.
439
28
£ 63,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB24 1BS 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 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 62% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB24 1BS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 399,995
3 sales · Mean £ 401,661
Semi-Detached
£ 374,995
5 sales · Mean £ 341,797
Detached
£ 484,995
35 sales · Mean £ 490,623
Flat
£ 264,995
5 sales · Mean £ 263,794
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB24 1BS has low crime rates — 38 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.
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 Pavilion0.8 km
- The Black Bull0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Faroz Kitchen0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterbeach10.2 km
- Cambridge Station11.6 km
- Shelford16.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB241BS · Data under Open Government Licence