Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CROFT CLOSE, CB24 9HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT CLOSE, CB24 9HU.

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

277

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 9HU 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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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 9HU combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£617k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CB24 9HU is a sought-after residential area on Croft Close, 0.7km from Histon in Histon and Impington. Administratively it sits within Histon & Impington ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB24 9HU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% 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: Prices average £617k. 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 9HU are sourced from Output Area E00092087 (shared with 16 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 9HU. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 617,500

1 sales · Mean £ 617,500

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

CB24 9HU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Histon and Impington Park Primary School

Good306 pupils0.6 km
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Histon and Impington Brook Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.7 km
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Histon Early Years Centre

Good101 pupils1.1 km
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Impington Village College

Good1431 pupils1.5 km
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The Cavendish School

59 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Barkers Bakers0.7 km
  • Histon Chop Shop Ltd0.4 km
  • The Cambridge Lamb Company0.4 km
  • Histon General Stores & Post Office0.7 km
  • London Fuel Ltd (T/A Gulf)1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Histon Smokehouse0.8 km
  • Indian Ocean0.5 km
  • The Boot0.7 km
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • Rose and Crown0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Histon Village Fryer0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Stir0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach6.5 km
  • Cambridge Station7.4 km
  • Shelford12.3 km