Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

ELSTOW CLOSE, CB24 5LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELSTOW CLOSE, CB24 5LU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

333

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 5LU 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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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB24 5LU's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £400k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CB24 5LU is a sought-after residential area on Elstow Close, 0.4km from Over End in Over. Administratively it sits within Over & Willingham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB24 5LU is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 5LU are sourced from Output Area E00092317 (shared with 16 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 5LU. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

CB24 5LU has low crime rates — 14 incidents 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order2
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Over Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Admiral Vernon0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Over Community Centre0.4 km
  • Over Youth Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach13.6 km
  • Huntingdon14.2 km
  • Cambridge Station15.5 km