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About

Bar Hill ward is a planned village situated approximately six miles northwest of Cambridge. It was developed in the 1960s on former farmland, characterised by a central shopping precinct and residential areas. The layout is functional, with housing estates and a significant amount of green space, including playing fields and a large village green. The community is served by a medical centre, schools, and a library, forming a self-contained residential area with a focus on local amenities.

The area is defined by its proximity to major transport routes, including the A14 road which runs along its southern boundary. A notable feature is the presence of a large supermarket and retail park that serves a wider catchment beyond the village itself. The ward contains areas of woodland and the Bar Hill Golf Course, providing recreational space. Its demographic includes many residents who commute to Cambridge or the nearby Cambridge Science Park.

Area overview

On average Bar Hill has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bar Hill is £72,458 per year. There are 1 schools in Bar Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bar Hill is home to around 3,900 people, with a population density of about 2,656.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bar Hill Population
3,900
Population density
2,656.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20(+73%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.21(-42%)
Vehicle crime
13.85(+215%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.56(+98%)
Other theft
7.18(+31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,902
74.41%
Other White
554
14.21%
Other
63
1.62%
Chinese
56
1.44%
Other Asian
46
1.18%
Total population: 3,900

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,226
37.72%
Level 3 (A level)
539
16.58%
No qualifications
434
13.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
426
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
327
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 3,250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
726
41.7%
Owns with a mortgage
583
33.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
17.63%
Other social rented
54
3.1%
Other forms of private rent
40
2.3%
Total households: 1,741

Property prices in Bar Hill

Median price£328,000
Price per sq ft£394
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £375K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 (about £394 per square foot) in Bar Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bar Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£395,000£393
Semi-Detached16£303,750£414
Terraced16£289,750£362

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bar Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bar Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£260,000£213,250
2017£330,000£272,000£229,000
2018£342,500£259,995£228,500
2019£330,000£252,000£230,000
2020£345,000£275,000£250,000
2021£362,000£260,000£250,000
2022£375,000£302,500£255,250
2023£388,750£320,000£280,000
2024£380,000£277,500£240,000
2025£410,625£310,000£272,000
2026£330,000£307,500£308,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bar Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bar Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338£340£373
2017£318£344£332
2018£330£338£365
2019£323£314£339
2020£303£345£338
2021£366£335£351
2022£403£382£383
2023£391£373£386
2024£360£386£376
2025£381£405£324
2026£449£424£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bar Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bar Hill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bar Hill

Is Bar Hill safe?

Bar Hill records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bar Hill?

The median sale price in Bar Hill is £328,000 (about £394 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bar Hill?

Bar Hill has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bar Hill?

Bar Hill scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bar Hill sits around rank 24,759 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bar Hill?

The average household income in Bar Hill is around £72,458 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bar Hill?

Bar Hill is represented by 1 elected councillor: William George Scantlebury (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.