Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

HAWKING WAY, CB24 8AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKING WAY, CB24 8AR.

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

550

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 35, CB24 8AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £534k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 34.8% year-on-year.

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

CB24 8AR is a safe, established residential area on Hawking Way, 0.8km from Cottenham in Cottenham. Administratively it sits within Cottenham ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB24 8AR has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 35 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: Prices average £534k, up 34.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB24 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00091990 (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 8AR. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 600,000

13 sales · Mean £ 582,690

Semi-Detached

£ 365,995

13 sales · Mean £ 354,457

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

CB24 8AR has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Cottenham Primary School

Good484 pupils0.6 km
S

Cottenham Village College

Requires Improvement877 pupils0.8 km
A

The Centre School

Good111 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hopbind1.0 km
  • The Chequers0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Baked Coffee shop ltd1.0 km
  • Cottenham Community Centre0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Les Ward1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cottenham Fish Shop0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach6.1 km
  • Cambridge Station10.0 km
  • Shelford14.9 km