CB24 8UL is a sought-after residential area on Rampton Road, 0.4km from Cottenham in Cottenham. Administratively it sits within Cottenham ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB24 8UL is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k. 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 8UL are sourced from Output Area E00091991 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAMPTON ROAD, CB24 8UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAMPTON ROAD, CB24 8UL.
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43
£ 53,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB24 8UL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB24 8UL combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£422k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB24 8UL. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 465,000
5 sales · Mean £ 503,000
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
3 sales · Mean £ 365,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB24 8UL has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Cottenham Primary School
Cottenham Village College
The Centre School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hopbind0.7 km
- The Chequers0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Baked Coffee shop ltd0.6 km
- Cottenham Community Centre0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- S.S. Gawthroup & Sons Ltd0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.6 km
- Les Ward0.6 km
- Shauns Newsagents1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cottenham Fish Shop0.5 km
- Curry Palace0.7 km
- Direct Caterers0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterbeach5.8 km
- Cambridge Station10.0 km
- Shelford15.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB248UL · Data under Open Government Licence