Is CB24 1DR a safe place to live?

CB24 1DR has a moderate crime rate of 63 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in South Cambridgeshire.

How much do houses cost in CB24 1DR?

The average property price in CB24 1DR is currently around £527k.

What is the population of CB24 1DR?

The population for the CB24 1DR area is approximately 439 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

ETHELRED DRIVE, CB24 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ETHELRED DRIVE, CB24 1DR.

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Population

439

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 1DR 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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8/10

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9/10

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8/10

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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 1DR combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£527k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £527k. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB24 1DR is a well-regarded residential area on Ethelred Drive, 0.8km from Golden End in Longstanton and Northstowe. Administratively it sits within Longstanton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB24 1DR 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 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 is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £527k, down 8.0% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00187828 (shared with 13 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 1DR. 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 / British82.2%

Asian / British Asian10.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 527,500

4 sales · Mean £ 526,000

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

Crime around CB24 1DR is moderate at 63 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 offences24

Anti-social behaviour22

Criminal damage and arson12

Burglary7

Public order7

school Local Schools

The Martin Bacon Academy

113 pupils0.7 km

Northstowe Secondary College

305 pupils0.8 km

Hatton Park Primary School

Good362 pupils1.0 km

Pathfinder CofE Primary School

418 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Waterbeach9.7 km
Cambridge Station11.5 km
Shelford16.1 km