CB24 1DE is a well-regarded residential area on Britannia Road, 1.2km from Golden End in Longstanton and Northstowe. Administratively it sits within Longstanton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB24 1DE is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £461k, up 19.5% 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00187744 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRITANNIA ROAD, CB24 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRITANNIA ROAD, CB24 1DE.
527
27
£ 63,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB24 1DE 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB24 1DE's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £461k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £461k. Property prices are trending up 19.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB24 1DE. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 432,995
7 sales · Mean £ 442,852
Semi-Detached
£ 389,965
6 sales · Mean £ 362,904
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB24 1DE is moderate at 79 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
Pathfinder CofE Primary School
Hatton Park Primary School
The Martin Bacon Academy
Northstowe Secondary College
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterbeach10.0 km
- Cambridge Station11.9 km
- Shelford16.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB241DE · Data under Open Government Licence