CB21 4DJ is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Balsham in Balsham. Administratively it sits within Balsham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB21 4DJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £637k. 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 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00091899 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CB21 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CB21 4DJ.
326
42
£ 55,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB21 4DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in CB21 4DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4DJ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 284,000
7 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Detached
£ 786,000
4 sales · Mean £ 851,750
Terraced
£ 598,500
2 sales · Mean £ 598,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB21 4DJ has low crime rates — 19 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 Inn0.2 km
- The Black Bull0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Sweet Tempations iL Ltd0.4 km
- The Old Butchers0.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dullingham8.4 km
- Whittlesford Parkway10.8 km
- Great Chesterford11.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB214DJ · Data under Open Government Licence