Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

WEST STREET, CB24 5PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, CB24 5PL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

352

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 5PL 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 5PL combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£396k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £396k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.

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

CB24 5PL is a sought-after residential area on West Street, 0.2km from Over End in Over. Administratively it sits within Over & Willingham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB24 5PL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k, up 18.5% 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 5PL are sourced from Output Area E00092316 (shared with 18 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 5PL. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 455,000

6 sales · Mean £ 458,833

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 214,166

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

CB24 5PL has low crime rates — 11 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Over Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Admiral Vernon0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Over Community Centre0.6 km
  • Over Youth Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach13.4 km
  • Huntingdon14.4 km
  • Cambridge Station15.3 km