CB22 3BP is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Hillside in Sawston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in CB22 3BP has the character of a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 CB22 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00092198 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB22 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB22 3BP.
354
41
£ 51,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3BP 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
CB22 3BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3BP. The average age is 40.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3BP has low crime rates — 19 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
Sawston Village College
The Bellbird Primary School
The Icknield Primary School
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head0.5 km
- The Greyhound0.4 km
- The white lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Corner Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Jax0.5 km
- Footprints Cafe0.4 km
- Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- The Brickhouse0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sawston Pizza0.6 km
- Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Jade Fountain0.5 km
- Cherry Garden0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dorrington Ltd0.5 km
- Green Weigh0.6 km
- Just Greek (Storage)0.8 km
- Londis Sawston0.9 km
- Mary's Greengrocers0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway2.5 km
- Shelford3.0 km
- Foxton7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223BP · Data under Open Government Licence