Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CUCKOO WAY, CB24 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUCKOO WAY, CB24 1AQ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 1AQ 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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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. CB24 1AQ combines 66% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 21.0% year-on-year.

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

CB24 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Cuckoo Way, 1.0km from Golden End in Longstanton and Northstowe. Administratively it sits within Longstanton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB24, CB24 1AQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of South Cambridgeshire. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, down 21.0% 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 CB24 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00187651 (shared with 5 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 CB24 1AQ. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

23 sales · Mean £ 326,981

Terraced

£ 284,995

18 sales · Mean £ 277,887

Detached

£ 373,500

17 sales · Mean £ 402,144

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CB24 1AQ is moderate at 67 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson14
Burglary5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Martin Bacon Academy

113 pupils0.9 km
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Northstowe Secondary College

305 pupils1.0 km
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Pathfinder CofE Primary School

418 pupils1.0 km
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Hatton Park Primary School

Good362 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach9.7 km
  • Cambridge Station11.6 km
  • Shelford16.3 km