CB24 8SE is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Cottenham in Cottenham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cottenham ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
Within the CB24 district, this postcode is characterised by a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8SE are sourced from Output Area E00091980 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB24 8SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB24 8SE.
359
39
£ 53,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB24 8SE 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 8SE combines high owner-occupation (58%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB24 8SE. The average age is 39.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB24 8SE has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Cottenham Primary School
Cottenham Village College
The Centre School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- Les Ward0.1 km
- Shauns Newsagents0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cottenham Community Centre0.3 km
- Baked Coffee shop ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cottenham Fish Shop0.4 km
- Curry Palace0.1 km
- Direct Caterers0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hopbind0.1 km
- The Chequers0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterbeach5.7 km
- Cambridge Station10.6 km
- Ely14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB248SE · Data under Open Government Licence