Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB24 8SE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB24 8SE.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary9
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Cottenham Primary School

Good484 pupils0.4 km
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Cottenham Village College

Requires Improvement877 pupils0.7 km
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The Centre School

Good111 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd0.4 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Les Ward0.1 km
  • Shauns Newsagents0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cottenham Community Centre0.3 km
  • Baked Coffee shop ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cottenham Fish Shop0.4 km
  • Curry Palace0.1 km
  • Direct Caterers0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hopbind0.1 km
  • The Chequers0.4 km
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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