CB21 4AL is a sought-after residential area on Farriers Way, 0.3km from Balsham in Balsham. Administratively it sits within Balsham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB21 4AL 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. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k. 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 CB21 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00091899 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARRIERS WAY, CB21 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRIERS WAY, CB21 4AL.
326
42
£ 55,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB21 4AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, CB21 4AL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB21 4AL. The average age is 42.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 459,950
7 sales · Mean £ 462,385
Semi-Detached
£ 527,500
6 sales · Mean £ 506,325
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB21 4AL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bell Inn0.1 km
- The Black Bull0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Sweet Tempations iL Ltd0.2 km
- The Old Butchers0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dullingham8.4 km
- Whittlesford Parkway10.9 km
- Great Chesterford11.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB214AL · Data under Open Government Licence