Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

OLD HOUSE ROAD, CB21 4EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD HOUSE ROAD, CB21 4EF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

284

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB21 4EF 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CB21 4EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.0% year-on-year.

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

CB21 4EF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old House Road, 0.7km from Balsham in Balsham. Administratively it sits within Balsham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB21 4EF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, down 18.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB21 4EF are sourced from Output Area E00091900 (shared with 15 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 4EF. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

9 sales · Mean £ 348,888

Detached

£ 417,500

4 sales · Mean £ 400,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CB21 4EF has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Meadow Primary School

Good209 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.3 km
  • The Black Bull0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sweet Tempations iL Ltd0.3 km
  • The Old Butchers0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dullingham8.3 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway11.3 km
  • Great Chesterford11.9 km