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About

Cottenham lies in South Cambridgeshire on the southern edge of the Fens, about six miles north of Cambridge. The village is arranged along a long High Street with a recreation ground and village green near the centre. Local facilities include shops, a library, a primary school and Cottenham Village College. Regular bus services connect the parish with nearby towns, and footpaths lead out across farmland and drained fenland. The street pattern and green reflect centuries of settlement on a ridge above the marshes.

The parish retains clear evidence of fenland drainage: a network of channels or lodes crosses fields and edges of the village and influences field boundaries and paths. St Mary’s parish church dates from the medieval period and its tower is a local landmark seen from the approach roads. Community life centres on events on the green, sports at the recreation ground, and activities organised by local groups and the parish council.

Area overview

On average Cottenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cottenham is £66,108 per year. There are 3 schools in Cottenham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cottenham is home to around 6,779 people, with a population density of about 194.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cottenham Population
6,779
Population density
194.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.82(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.24(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.67(+21%)
Burglary
4.72(+70%)
Other theft
2.66(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,768
85.05%
Other White
464
6.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
81
1.19%
Other Asian
79
1.16%
Indian
74
1.09%
Total population: 6,782

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,394
42.96%
No qualifications
832
14.93%
Level 3 (A level)
788
14.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
660
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
450
8.08%
Total 16+ residents: 5,572

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,168
40.11%
Owns with a mortgage
984
33.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
315
10.82%
Social rents from council
236
8.1%
Other social rented
100
3.43%
Total households: 2,912

Property prices in Cottenham

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Cottenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cottenham 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 Cottenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£160,000
Semi-Detached25£325,000
Terraced23£300,000
Detached63£560,000

10 years median price trend in Cottenham

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

All postcodes in Cottenham

CB248SZ

Broad Lane

CB248AG

Lee Close

CB248SN

Church Lane

CB248XR

Sovereign Way

CB248PT

Smithy Fen

CB248TW

Oakington Road

CB248TN

Orchard Close

CB248XW

Brenda Gautrey Way

CB248SG

Eversley Close

CB248BJ

Jubilee Drive

CB248AT

Clarke Close

CB248PS

Twentypence Road

CB248PU

Smithy Fen

CB248QF

High Street

CB248UN

Ellis Close

CB248UW

Cross Keys Court

CB248YY

Eastlands Close

CB248TT

Stevens Close

CB248TJ

Rampton Road

CB248PX

Smithy Fen

CB248UT

Calvin Close

CB248RF

New Road

CB248TL

New Town

CB248RL

Long Drove

CB248TH

Rampton Road

CB248RX

High Street

CB248AH

Ely Road

CB248QU

Telegraph Street

CB248BH

Groves Way

CB248RS

Beagle Court

CB248PQ

Park Lane

CB248DB

Elm Barns

CB248RE

Mill Field

CB248BG

Groves Way

CB248AF

Morgans

CB248RU

Cundell Drive

CB248QG

Cow Lane

CB248QT

The Stables

CB248SD

High Street

CB248BB

Merritt Road

CB248QW

Franklin Gardens

CB248QP

High Street

CB248TD

Lambs Row

CB248UH

Dunstal Field

CB248UB

Village College Staff Houses

CB248SH

Manse Drive

CB248AQ

Newton Close

CB248AS

The Paddock

CB259PL

Ely Road

CB248XG

Cottenham

CB248PP

Twentypence Road

CB248PN

Water Lane

CB248UL

Rampton Road

CB248XH

Moores Court

CB248XS

Leopold Walk

CB248RZ

High Street

CB248UD

Histon Road

CB248XF

Courtyard Way

CB248XL

Tenison Manor

CB248QL

Broad Lane

CB248TB

Lambs Lane

CB248QE

High Street

CB248SE

Cottenham

CB248PY

Setchell Drove

CB248QH

Cuckoo Lane

CB248SP

Twentypence Road

CB248AZ

Brigham Close

CB248RA

Millfield

CB248BQ

Cottenham

CB248GG

High Street

CB248QB

The Green

CB248XX

The Herons

CB248XP

Paxton Close

CB248AW

Bullfinch Way

CB248SF

Courtyard Way

CB248QJ

Orchard End

CB248SJ

Ivatt Street

CB248AN

Kestrel Close

CB248BP

Cottenham

CB248TG

Victory Way

CB248XA

Courtyard Way

CB248BW

Beach Road

CB248TZ

Lacks Close

CB248UQ

Histon Road

CB248QS

Denmark Road

CB248QX

Corbett Street

CB248QQ

Cow Lane

CB248PR

Home Farm Close

CB248QA

Church End

CB248SL

Church Close

CB248TE

Crowlands

CB248SW

Broad Lane

CB248PZ

Rampton Road

CB248RW

Short Drove

CB248UR

Tower Close

CB248XU

The Dunnocks

CB248TR

Harlestones Road

CB248SA

High Street

CB248TQ

Pelham Way

CB248QD

King Street

Data Sources

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