Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

ALFRED CLOSE, CB24 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALFRED CLOSE, CB24 1DS.

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Population

439

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 1DS 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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 1DS combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£445k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £445k.

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

CB24 1DS is a well-regarded residential area on Alfred Close, 0.9km 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 1DS 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. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £445k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00187828 (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 CB24 1DS. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 445,000

2 sales · Mean £ 445,000

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

Crime around CB24 1DS is moderate at 80 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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The Martin Bacon Academy

113 pupils0.7 km
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Northstowe Secondary College

305 pupils0.8 km
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Hatton Park Primary School

Good362 pupils1.1 km
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Pathfinder CofE Primary School

418 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach9.6 km
  • Cambridge Station11.5 km
  • Shelford16.2 km