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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£405,000
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £505K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Bassingbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bassingbourn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£515,000£400
Semi-Detached13£397,500£415
Terraced8£299,500£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bassingbourn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bassingbourn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£505,000£352,500£280,000
2017£441,000£393,000£265,000
2018£532,000£298,000£250,000
2019£575,000£348,750£278,000
2020£531,250£310,000£305,000
2021£585,000£355,000£275,000
2022£572,500£422,500£280,000
2023£594,000£405,000£315,000
2024£585,000£380,000£301,000
2025£537,500£405,000£307,500
2026£753,750£438,500£269,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bassingbourn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bassingbourn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330£309£356
2017£326£307£343
2018£338£344£347
2019£330£363£352
2020£355£328£344
2021£349£338£387
2022£398£383£365
2023£412£404£380
2024£403£377£327
2025£396£420£345
2026£463£375£379
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bassingbourn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.