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.
PRIORS CLOSE, CB24 9HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORS CLOSE, CB24 9HX.
334
46
£ 58,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Histon Early Years Centre
Impington Village College
The Cavendish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
1 nearby- Stir0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pizza Town0.5 km
- Histon Village Fryer0.3 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CB249HX · Data under Open Government Licence