CB22 3DN is a sought-after residential area on Windmill Close, 0.4km from Hillside in Sawston. Administratively it sits within Sawston ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB22, CB22 3DN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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: Prices average £545k. 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 3DN are sourced from Output Area E00092210 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDMILL CLOSE, CB22 3DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL CLOSE, CB22 3DN.
396
48
£ 51,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB22 3DN 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB22 3DN combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£545k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £545k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB22 3DN. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 545,000
1 sales · Mean £ 545,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB22 3DN has low crime rates — 15 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
The Bellbird Primary School
Sawston Village College
The Icknield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head0.4 km
- The Greyhound0.4 km
- The white lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Corner Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Jax0.4 km
- Footprints Cafe0.3 km
- Kaz's Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- The Brickhouse0.4 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)0.3 km
- Londis Sawston0.5 km
- Mary's Greengrocers0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whittlesford Parkway2.6 km
- Shelford3.2 km
- Great Chesterford7.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CB223DN · Data under Open Government Licence