CB24 6BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Fen End in Milton (South Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Milton & Waterbeach ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB24 6BQ is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB24 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00092164 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB24 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB24 6BQ.
245
46
£ 58,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB24 6BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CB24 6BQ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB24 6BQ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB24 6BQ is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Milton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cambridge City Foodbank0.9 km
- Thoroughbreads0.9 km
- One Stop Shop0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lion & Lamb0.6 km
- White Horse Inn0.5 km
- Waggon and Horses0.7 km
- The Brewers Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Roll Inn0.5 km
- Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre0.6 km
- Grounds Cafe0.2 km
- Biggys0.7 km
- The Phoenix Trust (Milton) Ltd0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco (Main Shop)0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jaws Fish Bar0.2 km
- Milton Spice0.5 km
- Unicorn House0.2 km
- Yo! To Go0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterbeach3.7 km
- Cambridge Station5.1 km
- Shelford10.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB246BQ · Data under Open Government Licence