Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

ORCHARD ROAD, CB24 9HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, CB24 9HN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

374

cake
Avg Age

40

payments
Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

work
Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 9HN combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£494k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

home £494,600 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB24 9HN is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Road, 0.6km from Histon in Histon and Impington. Administratively it sits within Histon & Impington ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £494k, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB24 9HN are sourced from Output Area E00092085 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB24 9HN. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 393,000

3 sales · Mean £ 381,000

Detached

£ 560,000

3 sales · Mean £ 573,333

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

CB24 9HN has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

P

Histon and Impington Brook Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.5 km
P

Histon and Impington Park Primary School

Good306 pupils0.6 km
S

Impington Village College

Good1431 pupils0.9 km
A

Histon Early Years Centre

Good101 pupils1.0 km
A

The Cavendish School

59 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Histon Chop Shop Ltd0.5 km
  • The Cambridge Lamb Company0.5 km
  • Histon General Stores & Post Office0.6 km
  • Barkers Bakers0.6 km
  • London Fuel Ltd (T/A Gulf)0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.5 km
  • Histon Smokehouse0.5 km
  • Indian Ocean0.6 km
  • The Boot0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.6 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Stir0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Histon Village Fryer0.7 km
  • Pizza Town0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach5.8 km
  • Cambridge Station7.0 km
  • Shelford12.0 km