Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

DUNSTAL FIELD, CB24 8UH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSTAL FIELD, CB24 8UH.

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

292

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 8UH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 8UH combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£602k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.

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

CB24 8UH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dunstal Field, 0.5km from Cottenham in Cottenham. Administratively it sits within Cottenham ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB24 8UH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £602k, up 6.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB24 8UH are sourced from Output Area E00091979 (shared with 27 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 8UH. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 526,657

12 sales · Mean £ 539,442

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

3 sales · Mean £ 427,333

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

CB24 8UH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary8
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Cottenham Village College

Requires Improvement877 pupils0.2 km
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The Centre School

Good111 pupils0.2 km
P

Cottenham Primary School

Good484 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hopbind0.9 km
  • The Chequers0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Baked Coffee shop ltd0.7 km
  • Cottenham Community Centre0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd0.6 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Les Ward0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cottenham Fish Shop0.6 km
  • Curry Palace0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach5.4 km
  • Cambridge Station9.6 km
  • Shelford14.6 km