Living in CB24, South Cambridgeshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CB24 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 CB24 sold at a median of £342,829 across 136 recorded sales, above 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 10 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of CB24 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 14 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 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.
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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 CB24 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for CB24 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around CB24
136 recorded home sales on the streets around central CB24 in the last 2 years, with a median of £342,829 and a range from £93,000 to £700,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Thistle Street, CB24 1EU | Detached | £330,000 | 13 Aug 2026 |
| 24 Heron Road, CB24 1AR | Detached | £420,000 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 48 Cuckoo Way, CB24 1AQ | Semi-detached | £280,000 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Longhorn Close, CB24 1EG | Detached | £477,500 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 18 Dexter Place, CB24 1EH | Semi-detached | £315,000 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Rampton Drift, CB24 3EH | Semi-detached | £500,000 | 10 Apr 2026 |
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
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histon and Impington Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi away | 4.38 mi 2026/27 |
| Northstowe Learning Community | Secondary | Good | 0.0 mi away | 0.85 mi 2026/27 |
| Pathfinder CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi away | no figure |
| Hatton Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi away | no figure |
| Oakington CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Willingham Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi away | 1.23 mi 2026/27 |
Schools in CB24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over Primary School | Primary | 0.82 mi | 2026/27 |
| Milton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.84 mi | 2026/27 |
| Northstowe Learning Community | Secondary | 0.85 mi | 2026/27 |
| Willingham Primary School | Primary | 1.23 mi | 2026/27 |
| Histon and Impington Brook Primary School | Primary | 2.8 mi | 2026/27 |
| Histon and Impington Park Primary School | Primary | 4.38 mi | 2026/27 |
6 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 | 37.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 7.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
14 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CB24 in August 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on South Cambridgeshire's figures.
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 CB24
What is the average house price in CB24?
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 CB24?
Prices in South Cambridgeshire are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CB24?
The median of 136 recorded sales around central CB24 in the last 2 years is £342,829, ranging from £93,000 to £700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CB24?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central CB24, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CB24?
14 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CB24 in August 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is CB24 at risk of flooding?
Central CB24 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 CB24 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 £342,829; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 14 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CB24 safe?
14 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CB24 in August 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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