Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

PRIORS CLOSE, CB24 9HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORS CLOSE, CB24 9HX.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB24 9HX 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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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB24 9HX's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £658k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £658k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB24 9HX is a sought-after residential area on Priors Close, 0.2km from Histon in Histon and Impington. Administratively it sits within Histon & Impington ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB24, CB24 9HX offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £658k. 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 9HX are sourced from Output Area E00092084 (shared with 21 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 9HX. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 658,000

3 sales · Mean £ 636,000

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

CB24 9HX has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour25
Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Histon and Impington Brook Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.1 km
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Histon and Impington Park Primary School

Good306 pupils0.2 km
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Histon Early Years Centre

Good101 pupils0.6 km
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Impington Village College

Good1431 pupils0.9 km
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The Cavendish School

59 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Histon General Stores & Post Office0.2 km
  • London Fuel Ltd (T/A Gulf)0.5 km
  • Histon Chop Shop Ltd0.2 km
  • The Cambridge Lamb Company0.2 km
  • Barkers Bakers0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Stir0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pizza Town0.5 km
  • Histon Village Fryer0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rose and Crown0.3 km
  • Histon Smokehouse0.2 km
  • Indian Ocean0.1 km
  • The Boot0.2 km
  • The Red Lion0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach6.2 km
  • Cambridge Station6.9 km
  • Shelford11.8 km