CB22 3AQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Babraham in South Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Duxford ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB22 3AQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB22 3AQ are sourced from Output Area E00092237 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB22 3AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB22 3AQ.
346
37
£ 62,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3AQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB22 3AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3AQ. The average age is 36.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3AQ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The George Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- BaxterStorey0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway4.5 km
- Shelford5.2 km
- Great Chesterford8.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223AQ · Data under Open Government Licence