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About

Bassingbourn ward encompasses the village of Bassingbourn along with the smaller settlement of Kneesworth. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities centred around the High Street. Farmland and open fields surround the communities, reflecting the ward's position within the rural district. The local landscape is largely flat, typical of this part of Cambridgeshire.

The ward contains Bassingbourn Barracks, a significant former military site with a long history. Local infrastructure includes primary schools and community facilities serving the resident population. Road connections provide links to nearby towns, while the surrounding countryside offers walking paths. The area maintains a quiet, village-based atmosphere distinct from the more urban centres of the district.

Area overview

On average Bassingbourn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bassingbourn is £69,815 per year. There are 2 schools in Bassingbourn: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bassingbourn is home to around 4,112 people, with a population density of about 170.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bassingbourn Population
4,112
Population density
170.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.59(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.08(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.54(+19%)
Public order
7.05(+38%)
Burglary
3.4(+22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,729
90.64%
Other White
154
3.74%
Other Asian
43
1.05%
Irish
32
0.78%
Indian
23
0.56%
Total population: 4,114

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,180
35.49%
Level 3 (A level)
568
17.08%
No qualifications
533
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
468
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
353
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 3,325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
565
35.4%
Owns with a mortgage
553
34.65%
Social rents from council
203
12.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
126
7.89%
Other social rented
62
3.88%
Total households: 1,596

Property prices in Bassingbourn

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £415,898 in Bassingbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bassingbourn 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced7£330,000
Detached9£505,000
Semi-Detached11£400,000

10 years median price trend in Bassingbourn

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

All postcodes in Bassingbourn

SG85PZ

Park Close

SG85JP

Old North Road

SG85LJ

Old North Road

SG80QX

Middle Street

SG80QJ

Chapel Close

SG85LU

Elm Tree Drive

SG85JR

Old North Road

SG80RP

Ashwell Street

SG80SS

Bassingbourn Road

SG85JN

Swinnell Close

SG85PH

Shedbury Lane

SG80QR

South Street

SG80QF

Meeting Lane

SG80RR

Royston Road

SG85NH

The Tanyard

SG85PB

Walnut Tree Close

SG85PG

Fen Road

SG85PA

North End

SG85LH

Bassingbourn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.