CB22 3BS is a safe, established residential area on Uffen Way, 0.5km from Hillside in Sawston. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB22 3BS is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k, down 5.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB22 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00092214 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UFFEN WAY, CB22 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UFFEN WAY, CB22 3BS.
319
39
£ 51,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CB22 3BS has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3BS. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
4 sales · Mean £ 283,750
Terraced
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3BS has low crime rates — 31 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
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
The Icknield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head0.6 km
- The Greyhound0.5 km
- The white lion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Corner Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Jax0.6 km
- Footprints Cafe0.6 km
- Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- The Brickhouse0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sawston Pizza0.7 km
- Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Jade Fountain0.6 km
- Cherry Garden0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dorrington Ltd0.6 km
- Green Weigh0.7 km
- Mary's Greengrocers0.6 km
- B Searle & Sons0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway2.3 km
- Shelford3.1 km
- Foxton7.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223BS · Data under Open Government Licence