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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 66 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
66
Deprivation level
4/10
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
39.64(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.67(+1%)
Public order
7.3(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.05(+10%)
Burglary
3.16(+14%)
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 25 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Bassingbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 up to £945,000.

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
Detached9£575,000
Semi-Detached13£405,000
Terraced3£368,000

10 years median price trend in Bassingbourn

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

All postcodes in Bassingbourn

SG80RA

Anvil Avenue

SG85YH

Nightingale Close

SG85HS

Knutsford Road

SG85LQ

The Causeway

SG85ND

The Limes

SG85JX

Tower Close

SG85PS

Park View

SG80QX

Middle Street

SG85PB

Walnut Tree Close

SG85JG

Old North Road

SG85JJ

Bridge Street

SG85PR

Mill Lane

SG80QR

South Street

SG80SS

Bassingbourn Road

SG85NE

High Street

SG85NR

Brook Road

SG80QZ

Abington Road

SG85HT

Spring Lane

SG85JS

Old North Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.