Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

WATSONS YARD, CB23 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSONS YARD, CB23 1AB.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB23 1AB 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CB23 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £572k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £572k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB23 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Watsons Yard, 0.3km from Haslingfield in Haslingfield. Administratively it sits within Harston & Comberton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB23, CB23 1AB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £572k, down 11.7% year-on-year. 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 CB23 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00092076 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB23 1AB. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 565,000

7 sales · Mean £ 562,428

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

CB23 1AB has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Haslingfield Endowed Primary School

Good152 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Little Pantry0.6 km
  • The Village Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • House of Spice & Little Rose Pub0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Mohak Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Foxton3.7 km
  • Shepreth4.6 km
  • Shelford5.7 km