Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

WHYTS ACRE, CB21 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHYTS ACRE, CB21 4AB.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, CB21 4AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CB21 4AB is a safe, established residential area on Whyts Acre, 0.8km from Little Linton in Linton (South Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Linton ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB21 4AB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB21 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00092117 (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 CB21 4AB. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 577,500

2 sales · Mean £ 577,500

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

CB21 4AB has low crime rates — 23 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting9
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Linton CofE Infant School

Good166 pupils0.4 km
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Linton Village College

Requires Improvement828 pupils0.6 km
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Granta School

Good180 pupils0.7 km
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Linton Heights Junior School

Good232 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boswell and Son0.5 km
  • Jigsaw Bakery0.5 km
  • Sweet Talk News0.3 km
  • Nourish Linton0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown0.6 km
  • Linton Granta Football Club0.5 km
  • Dog & Duck0.4 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Linton Kitchen0.5 km
  • Linton Tandoori0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Winners (Linton)LTD0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Great Chesterford7.4 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway7.9 km
  • Shelford11.0 km