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Bassingbourn

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About

Bassingbourn ward is located in South Cambridgeshire, covering the village of Bassingbourn and the nearby settlement of Kneesworth. The area is primarily rural, with farmland and open spaces surrounding the villages. The ward lies close to the A1198, providing connections to nearby towns like Royston and Cambridge.

Bassingbourn village has a mix of historic and modern housing, with amenities including a primary school, shops, and a village hall. Kneesworth is smaller, with a more residential character. The ward is known for its proximity to Bassingbourn Barracks, a former RAF base with a rich military history. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes and green spaces, contributing to the area's quiet, rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Bassingbourn has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bassingbourn is £56,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Bassingbourn: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bassingbourn Population
4,112
Population density
170.7 per km²

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

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 £400,000 in Bassingbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 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
Detached10£550,000
Semi-Detached12£395,000
Terraced5£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

SG85LQ

High Street

SG85ND

North End

SG85PS

Park View

SG80QX

Middle Street

SG85JX

Tower Close

SG85NU

Bassingbourn & the Mordens

SG85PB

Walnut Tree Close

SG80QR

Bassingbourn Road

SG80SS

Bassingbourn Road

SG85JG

Old North Road

SG85JJ

Bridge Street

SG85PR

Mill Lane

SG80RL

Ashwell Street

SG85NE

Brook Road

SG85NR

Brook Road

SG80QZ

Abington Road

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.