CB24 8AL is a safe, established residential area on Racecourse View, 0.6km from Cottenham in Cottenham. Administratively it sits within Cottenham ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB24 8AL is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB24 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00091985 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RACECOURSE VIEW, CB24 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACECOURSE VIEW, CB24 8AL.
421
46
£ 53,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB24 8AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CB24 8AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 86% 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 8AL. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 422,000
4 sales · Mean £ 433,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB24 8AL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cottenham Village College
The Centre School
Cottenham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hopbind0.7 km
- The Chequers0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Baked Coffee shop ltd0.6 km
- Cottenham Community Centre0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.6 km
- Les Ward0.7 km
- Shauns Newsagents0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cottenham Fish Shop0.5 km
- Curry Palace0.7 km
- Direct Caterers0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterbeach5.0 km
- Cambridge Station10.1 km
- Ely14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB248AL · Data under Open Government Licence