Is CB24 8PY a safe place to live?

Crime rates in CB24 8PY are higher than average, at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of CB24 8PY?

The population for the CB24 8PY area is approximately 175 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

SETCHEL DROVE, CB24 8PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SETCHEL DROVE, CB24 8PY.

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

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Population

175

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Avg Age

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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.

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10/10

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7/10

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2/10

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7/10

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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB24 8PY spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CB24 8PY is a mixed residential area on Setchel Drove, 1.2km from Church Hill in South Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Cottenham ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CB24 8PY are sourced from Output Area E00091987 (shared with 64 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 8PY. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%

Asian / British Asian4.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

Crime around CB24 8PY is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8

Vehicle crime2

Other theft2

Anti-social behaviour1

Drugs1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Waterbeach6.1 km
Cambridge Station12.3 km
Ely12.9 km