CB21 4AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dairy Way, 0.4km from Balsham in Balsham. Administratively it sits within Balsham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB21, CB21 4AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £695k, up 13.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB21 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00091896 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAIRY WAY, CB21 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAIRY WAY, CB21 4AR.
317
52
£ 55,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB21 4AR 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.
Area Character
CB21 4AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £695k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB21 4AR. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 695,000
5 sales · Mean £ 646,000
Semi-Detached
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB21 4AR has low crime rates — 22 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
Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bell Inn0.7 km
- The Black Bull0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Sweet Tempations iL Ltd0.8 km
- The Old Butchers0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dullingham8.5 km
- Whittlesford Parkway10.4 km
- Great Chesterford11.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB214AR · Data under Open Government Licence