Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

COOLIDGE GARDENS, CB24 8RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOLIDGE GARDENS, CB24 8RJ.

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

449

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 8RJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CB24 8RJ has a significant social housing presence — 56% 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. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.

home £305,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB24 8RJ is a safe, established residential area on Coolidge Gardens, 0.6km from Cottenham in Cottenham. Administratively it sits within Cottenham ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB24 8RJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB24 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00091984 (shared with 18 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 8RJ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 296,000

5 sales · Mean £ 302,200

Terraced

£ 249,500

1 sales · Mean £ 249,500

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

CB24 8RJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Cottenham Village College

Requires Improvement877 pupils0.7 km
A

The Centre School

Good111 pupils0.7 km
P

Cottenham Primary School

Good484 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hopbind0.6 km
  • The Chequers0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Baked Coffee shop ltd0.5 km
  • Cottenham Community Centre0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd0.5 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Les Ward0.6 km
  • Shauns Newsagents0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cottenham Fish Shop0.6 km
  • Curry Palace0.6 km
  • Direct Caterers0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach5.1 km
  • Cambridge Station10.3 km
  • Ely14.7 km