Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

ANVIL CLOSE, CB21 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANVIL CLOSE, CB21 4AN.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB21 4AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CB21 4AN has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CB21 4AN is a sought-after residential area on Anvil Close, 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 4AN is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £513k. 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 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00091899 (shared with 39 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 4AN. 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

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

6 sales · Mean £ 537,583

Detached

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

Terraced

£ 482,500

2 sales · Mean £ 482,500

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

CB21 4AN 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime12
Other theft3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

P

Meadow Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.1 km
  • The Black Bull0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sweet Tempations iL Ltd0.2 km
  • The Old Butchers0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dullingham8.5 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway10.9 km
  • Great Chesterford11.6 km