Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

PATHFINDER WAY, CB24 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PATHFINDER WAY, CB24 1AY.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 1AY 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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 1AY combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£250k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £250k. Property prices are trending down 26.0% year-on-year.

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

CB24 1AY is a well-regarded residential area on Pathfinder Way, 1.0km from Green 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 1AY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 63% 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 — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of South Cambridgeshire. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 26.0% 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00187744 (shared with 12 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 1AY. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.3%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 243,000

29 sales · Mean £ 230,446

Semi-Detached

£ 348,000

1 sales · Mean £ 348,000

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

Crime around CB24 1AY is moderate at 61 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order9
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Pathfinder CofE Primary School

418 pupils0.8 km
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Hatton Park Primary School

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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The Martin Bacon Academy

113 pupils1.2 km
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Northstowe Secondary College

305 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Faroz Kitchen0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach10.2 km
  • Cambridge Station11.9 km
  • Shelford16.5 km