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Bassingbourn & the Mordens

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About

Bassingbourn and the Mordens (Steeple Morden and Guilden Morden) are villages in South Cambridgeshire, near the Hertfordshire border. The area is characterised by a mix of farmland and residential properties, with a rural feel. Bassingbourn is the largest of the three, featuring a historic church and a former RAF airbase now used for army training. The Mordens are smaller, with Steeple Morden known for its medieval church tower and Guilden Morden for its thatched cottages.

The villages are connected by quiet country lanes, with local amenities including pubs, primary schools, and village halls. The surrounding landscape is mostly flat, with fields and hedgerows typical of the Cambridgeshire countryside. The area has good transport links, with the A505 providing access to nearby towns like Royston and Cambridge. Community events, such as fairs and farmers' markets, are held throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Bassingbourn & the Mordens has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bassingbourn & the Mordens is £56,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Bassingbourn & the Mordens: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bassingbourn & the Mordens Population
7,238
Population density
95.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,597
91.12%
Other White
245
3.38%
Irish
73
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.64%
Other Asian
45
0.62%
Total population: 7,240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,092
38.08%
Owns with a mortgage
987
34.41%
Social rents from council
322
11.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
8.26%
Other social rented
106
3.7%
Total households: 2,868

Property prices in Bassingbourn & the Mordens

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Bassingbourn & the Mordens area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bassingbourn & the Mordens in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bassingbourn & the Mordens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£742,500
Semi-Detached17£390,000
Terraced13£335,000

10 years median price trend in Bassingbourn & the Mordens

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bassingbourn & the Mordens.

All postcodes in Bassingbourn & the Mordens

SG85HS

Knutsford Road

SG85RT

Bassingbourn & the Mordens

SG75RS

Church Street

SG80EY

Cobbs Lane

SG80JX

Ashwell Road

SG80PU

Church Street

SG85LQ

High Street

SG85ND

North End

SG85PS

Park View

SG80EU

High Street

SG80LS

Brook End

SG80NG

Jubilee End

SG80NU

Ashwell Street

SG80QX

Middle Street

SG80SD

High Street

SG85JX

Tower Close

SG85NU

Bassingbourn & the Mordens

SG85PB

Walnut Tree Close

SG80JJ

Fox Hill

SG80JR

Buxtons Lane

SG80NB

The Green

SG80QR

Bassingbourn Road

SG80SN

Fen Road

SG80SS

Bassingbourn Road

SG85JG

Old North Road

SG85JJ

Bridge Street

SG85PR

Mill Lane

SG85RR

Meldreth Road

SG85SN

Bridge Street

SG80JG

Cannon's Close

SG80LP

Cheyney Street

SG80NE

Jubilee Way

SG80NT

Ashwell Street

SG80PF

Craft Way

SG80RL

Ashwell Street

SG85NE

Brook Road

SG85NR

Brook Road

SG85RU

Church Street

SG80JP

Church Lane

SG80JS

High Street

SG80JY

Ashwell Road

SG80NH

Ashwell Road

SG80NQ

Bassingbourn & the Mordens

SG80PD

Church Street

SG80QZ

Abington Road

SG80SH

Church Lane

SG85HT

Knutsford Road

SG85JS

Ashwell Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.