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About

Caldecote ward encompasses the villages of Caldecote, Highfields, and Childerley. The area is characterised by a mix of residential developments and open agricultural land, with a notable presence of commuter housing. The ward's landscape is largely flat, typical of the surrounding Cambridgeshire countryside, and is intersected by several minor roads connecting the settlements.

The historic core of Caldecote village centres around its medieval church and former manor site. A specific local feature is the Childerley Estate, a private historic parkland with a manor house dating to the 16th century, which remains a significant but secluded landholding. The ward's economy is primarily residential, with many residents working in Cambridge or at the nearby Cambourne business park.

Area overview

On average Caldecote has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caldecote is £69,402 per year. There are 2 schools in Caldecote: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Caldecote is home to around 3,489 people, with a population density of about 79.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caldecote Population
3,489
Population density
79.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.18(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.94(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.47(+110%)
Other theft
11.75(+111%)
Burglary
11.46(+312%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,900
83.09%
Other White
220
6.3%
Indian
66
1.89%
Chinese
51
1.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
1.12%
Total population: 3,490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,398
50.69%
Level 3 (A level)
417
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
346
12.55%
No qualifications
260
9.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
198
7.18%
Total 16+ residents: 2,758

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
505
37.49%
Owns with a mortgage
471
34.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
143
10.62%
Social rents from council
85
6.31%
Other social rented
70
5.2%
Total households: 1,347

Property prices in Caldecote

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Caldecote area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caldecote 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 Caldecote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£622,500
Semi-Detached8£342,500
Terraced6£323,750

10 years median price trend in Caldecote

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

All postcodes in Caldecote

CB237GW

Orchid Fare

CB237ZF

Porthmore Way

CB237FZ

Caldecote

CB237NL

Highfields Road

CB237ZE

Thorny Way

CB232UN

High Street

CB237NX

Highfields Road

SG80BU

Crane's Lane

CB237ZH

Furlong Way

CB237GD

Round House Close

CB232TZ

Old North Road

CB232NN

The Green

CB232ST

Caxton End

CB232SX

Caxton Road

CB232SZ

Alms Hill

CB232TJ

Kingfisher Close

CB237FL

Ash Tree Court

CB237ZU

Copse Close

SG80AP

Caldecote

SG193DY

Church Walk

CB237NU

Main Street

CB232NS

Toft Road

CB232NW

Tinkers Lane

CB232SN

Hall Close

CB232TQ

The Airfield

CB237GJ

Mill Quern

CB237ZP

Crafts Way

Data Sources

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