CB21 4AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 4AF is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB21 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00092111 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB21 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB21 4AF.
337
57
£ 55,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in CB21 4AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB21 4AF. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB21 4AF has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Linton CofE Infant School
Linton Village College
Granta School
Linton Heights Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boswell and Son0.3 km
- Jigsaw Bakery0.5 km
- Sweet Talk News0.3 km
- Nourish Linton0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Crown0.5 km
- Linton Granta Football Club0.3 km
- Dog & Duck0.2 km
- Waggon and Horses0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Linton Kitchen0.4 km
- Linton Tandoori0.7 km
- Linton Zoological Gardens1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Winners (Linton)LTD0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Chesterford7.2 km
- Whittlesford Parkway7.7 km
- Shelford10.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB214AF · Data under Open Government Licence