Living in CB22, South Cambridgeshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CB22 in South Cambridgeshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central CB22 sold at a median of £172,000 across 13 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across South Cambridgeshire are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 8 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of CB22 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in South Cambridgeshire pays £2,536 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 2 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in May 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 13 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in South Cambridgeshire: £439,573, up 2.2% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East of England average is £337,518.
Check sold prices for a specific address in CB22 →
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Council tax at Band D in South Cambridgeshire: £2,536 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare CB22 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for CB22 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around CB22
13 recorded home sales on the streets around central CB22, with a median of £172,000 and a range from £51,000 to £1,675,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ley Grove Cottage Whittlesford Road, CB22 5EX | Terraced | £221,000 | 16 Dec 2010 |
| 9 Ley Grove Cottage Whittlesford Road, CB22 5EX | Terraced | £235,000 | 14 Dec 2009 |
| Bramley House Whittlesford Road, CB22 5EU | Detached | £1,400,000 | 24 Jun 2006 |
| South Lodge Whittlesford Road, CB22 5EU | Detached | £975,000 | 12 Aug 2004 |
| 7 Ley Grove Cottage Whittlesford Road, CB22 5EX | Terraced | £172,000 | 28 Nov 2003 |
| Bramley House Whittlesford Road, CB22 5EU | Detached | £498,000 | 5 Nov 2003 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawston Village College | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi away | no figure |
| Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi away | 0.61 mi 2026/27 |
| Stapleford Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| The Bellbird Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
| Hauxton Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi away | 4.08 mi 2026/27 |
| Thriplow CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi away | no figure |
Schools in CB22 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 0.61 mi | 2026/27 |
| Hauxton Primary School | Primary | 4.08 mi | 2026/27 |
7 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 35.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 6.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 6.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How CB22 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 4.2 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of CB22 (E01018291, 1,136 residents in 2021, down 6.7% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 4.2 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71.7% | 74.5% | +2.8 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 11.6% | 11.7% | +0.1 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 19.2% | 16.2% | -3.0 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 22.4% | 24.3% | +1.9 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 52.0% | 56.2% | +4.2 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 9.7% | 12.4% | +2.7 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 85.8% | 86.0% | +0.2 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 95.7% | 92.2% | -3.5 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CB22 in May 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on South Cambridgeshire's figures.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of CB22. The nearest, Granta Medical Practices, has 58,679 registered patients and 1,729 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granta Medical Practices | 1.7 mi | 58,679 | 1,729 |
Nearest A&E: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where 63.5% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust at 60.7%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in South Cambridgeshire pays £2,536 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.0% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for South Cambridgeshire, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,971 | +3.4% |
| 2022-23 | £2,062 | +4.6% |
| 2023-24 | £2,176 | +5.5% |
| 2024-25 | £2,304 | +5.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,415 | +4.8% |
| 2026-27 | £2,536 | +5.0% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for South Cambridgeshire, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about CB22
What is the average house price in CB22?
The average sold price in South Cambridgeshire is £439,573 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CB22?
Prices in South Cambridgeshire are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CB22?
The median of 13 recorded sales around central CB22 is £172,000, ranging from £51,000 to £1,675,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CB22?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central CB22, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CB22?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CB22 in May 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is CB22 at risk of flooding?
Central CB22 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CB22 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £172,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CB22 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CB22 in May 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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