Is CB24 5HZ a safe place to live?

Yes, CB24 5HZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CB24 5HZ?

The average property price in CB24 5HZ is currently around £380k.

What is the population of CB24 5HZ?

The population for the CB24 5HZ area is approximately 355 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

PRIEST LANE, CB24 5HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIEST LANE, CB24 5HZ.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 5HZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10

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5/10

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2/10

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4/10

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6/10

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4/10

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1/10

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3/10

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1/10

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Area Character

With 45% social renting, CB24 5HZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB24 5HZ is a safe, established residential area on Priest Lane, 0.4km from Rampton End in Willingham. Administratively it sits within Over & Willingham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB24 5HZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB24 5HZ are sourced from Output Area E00092328 (shared with 24 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 5HZ. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%

Asian / British Asian2.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CB24 5HZ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson6

Violence and sexual offences4

Possession of weapons2

Vehicle crime2

Robbery1

school Local Schools

Willingham Primary School

Good341 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Royal Bengal0.6 km
Duke of Wellington0.5 km
The Bank MicroPub0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Boswells0.8 km
One Stop Shop0.6 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Willingham Auctions Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Waterbeach10.3 km
Cambridge Station14.0 km
Ely15.9 km