Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CROFT LANE, CB24 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT LANE, CB24 3AA.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 3AA 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CB24 3AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £815k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £815k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB24 3AA is a sought-after residential area on Croft Lane in Oakington. Administratively it sits within Longstanton ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB24, CB24 3AA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £815k. 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 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00091998 (shared with 26 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 3AA. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 815,000

1 sales · Mean £ 815,000

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

CB24 3AA has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Oakington CofE Primary School

Inadequate124 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Olive Tree Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station8.9 km
  • Waterbeach9.0 km
  • Shelford13.4 km