Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

PLUMIAN WAY, CB21 4EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLUMIAN WAY, CB21 4EG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

284

cake
Avg Age

49

payments
Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CB21 4EG 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.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

CB21 4EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £410,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB21 4EG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Plumian Way, 0.5km 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 4EG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB21 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00091900 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB21 4EG. 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%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

4 sales · Mean £ 412,500

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 278,333

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

CB21 4EG has low crime rates — 11 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 crime11
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

P

Meadow Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bell Inn0.2 km
  • The Black Bull0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sweet Tempations iL Ltd0.2 km
  • The Old Butchers0.4 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Balsham Stores & Post Office Ltd.0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dullingham8.2 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway11.3 km
  • Great Chesterford11.9 km