Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

GIFFORDS WAY, CB24 5UB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIFFORDS WAY, CB24 5UB.

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

249

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 44, CB24 5UB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 23.5% year-on-year.

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

CB24 5UB is a sought-after residential area on Giffords Way, 0.2km from Church End in Over. Administratively it sits within Over & Willingham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB24 5UB has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, down 23.5% 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 5UB are sourced from Output Area E00092313 (shared with 12 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 5UB. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 285,200

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Terraced

£ 234,750

2 sales · Mean £ 234,750

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

CB24 5UB has low crime rates — 21 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Over Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Admiral Vernon0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach13.9 km
  • Huntingdon14.0 km
  • Cambridge Station16.0 km