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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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 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
Detached54£567,500
Flats3£160,000
Semi-Detached20£331,000
Terraced26£300,000

10 years median price trend in Cottenham

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

All postcodes in Cottenham

CB248BA

Peacock Close

CB248RQ

Coolidge Gardens

CB248AD

Moreton Close

CB248BN

Coolidge Close

CB248SX

Munnings Close

CB248TA

Lambs Lane

CB248TX

High Street

CB248XY

Goldfinch Drive

CB248TY

Pelham Close

CB248RR

Long Drove

CB248SQ

Smiths Path

CB248QZ

Rooks Street

CB248AR

Hawking Way

CB248AX

Nicholas Way

CB248SB

Males Close

CB248QR

Lyles Road

CB248AE

Bramley Close

CB248XD

The Wrens

CB248XN

Kingfisher Way

CB248AP

Racecourse View

CB248TS

Wilkin Walk

CB248FP

Beach Road

CB248UU

Goode Close

CB248TU

Foundry Close

CB248TF

Victory Way

CB248RB

Rooks Street

CB248QN

Sames Court

CB248SS

Cottenham

CB248XZ

The Linnets

CB248RN

The Spinney

CB248RH

Coolidge Gardens

CB248US

Cossington Close

CB248UG

Histon Road

CB248UP

Oxholme Drove

CB248RD

Manor Farm Court

CB248AA

Orchard Close

CB248QY

Margett Street

CB248XB

Reynolds Way

CB248AY

Curringtons Close

CB248AL

Racecourse View

CB248XJ

The Rowells

CB248AU

Clarke Close

CB248AJ

Broad Lane

CB248UF

Histon Road

CB248UJ

Appletree Close

CB248XQ

Cottenham

CB248RJ

Coolidge Gardens

CB248XT

Woodlark Drive

CB248UA

Morgans

CB248BX

Cottenham

CB248RG

Beach Road

Data Sources

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