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Bar Hill

England / East of England / South Cambridgeshire / Bar Hill

About

Bar Hill is a village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, located about 8 miles northwest of Cambridge. The area was developed in the 1960s as a planned settlement, with a mix of residential housing, green spaces, and local amenities. It is situated near the A14, providing easy access to Cambridge and surrounding towns. The village has a population of around 4,000 residents, with a range of housing types from detached homes to smaller terraced properties.

The village centre includes a supermarket, shops, and community facilities such as a library and sports centre. Bar Hill is surrounded by farmland, with several footpaths and cycling routes connecting to the countryside. The area has a primary school and is within the catchment for secondary schools in nearby towns. Public transport links include bus services to Cambridge and St Ives. The village has a mix of long-term residents and commuters working in Cambridge or along the A14 corridor.

Area overview

On average Bar Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bar Hill is £60,800 per year. There are 1 schools in Bar Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Bar Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£375,000
Semi-Detached10£287,500
Terraced22£247,500

10 years price trend in Bar Hill

All postcodes in Bar Hill

CB238EQ

Oatlands Avenue

CB238SX

Field View

CB238TH

Hillcrest

CB238TL

Brookdale

CB238EP

Fox Hollow

CB238DT

Acorn Avenue

CB238EF

Crafts Way

CB238EJ

Crafts Way

CB238EN

Partridge Drive

CB238TQ

Hillcrest

CB238DU

Acorn Avenue

CB238SE

Hanover Close

CB238TG

Crafts Way

CB238DY

Gladeside

CB238ST

The Spinney

CB238SL

Gladeside

CB238SW

Appletrees

CB238UA

Brookdale

CB238SA

Pheasant Rise

CB238TF

Chestnut Rise

CB238TB

Stone Field

CB238TD

Little Meadow

CB238TN

Watermead

CB238UD

Huntingdon Road

CB238ED

Bar Hill, Girton & Grantchester

CB238SF

Crafts Way

CB238TE

Stone Field

CB238SD

Pheasant Rise

CB238EL

Viking Way

CB238ES

Fox Hollow

CB238BH

Saxon Way

CB238SG

Hollytrees

CB238SP

Appletrees

CB238SQ

Saxon Way

CB238TR

High Street

CB238TU

Trafalgar Way

CB238EU

Crafts Way

CB238SB

Pheasant Rise

CB238TA

The Brambles

CB238ER

Fox Hollow

CB238TJ

Watermead

CB238SZ

The Brambles

CB238TP

Crafts Way

CB238AP

Saxon Way

CB238DZ

Park Street

CB238EE

Viking Way

CB238SR

The Fairway

CB238SU

The Spinney

CB238SY

Field View

CB238DX

Gladeside

CB238EH

Hanover Close

CB238EA

Otter Close

CB238SJ

Appletrees

CB238SN

Appletrees

CB238TW

The Spinney

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.