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About

Cottenham is a large village ward located approximately six miles north of Cambridge. It lies within the flat fenland landscape typical of this part of Cambridgeshire. The settlement is primarily residential, with a historic core centred along its long High Street. The surrounding area is dominated by agricultural land, reflecting the ward's rural character within the wider district.

The community is served by local shops, schools, and pubs along the main thoroughfare. Cottenham Park and the recreation ground provide green space for residents. A notable feature is the network of ancient droves, old access routes to the common land, which still shape parts of the village's layout and connectivity to the surrounding fen edges.

Area overview

On average Cottenham has moderate deprivation and very low 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
2/10
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 qualifications or above
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
Flats3£160,000
Semi-Detached20£331,000
Terraced26£300,000
Detached54£567,500

10 years median price trend in Cottenham

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

All postcodes in Cottenham

CB248BJ

Jubilee Drive

CB248UT

Calvin Close

CB248AH

Ely Road

CB248BW

Beach Road

CB248RU

Cundell Drive

CB248PX

Smithy Fen

CB248UW

Cross Keys Court

CB248TA

Lambs Lane

CB248SP

Twentypence Road

CB248AP

Racecourse View

CB248TU

Foundry Close

CB248PY

Setchell Drove

CB248PQ

Park Lane

CB248UU

Goode Close

CB248UD

Histon Road

CB248QN

Sames Court

CB248QA

Church End

CB248UN

Ellis Close

CB248QB

The Green

CB248QT

The Stables

CB248XA

Courtyard Way

CB248TL

New Town

CB248AN

Kestrel Close

CB248QG

Cow Lane

CB248RD

Manor Farm Court

CB248RW

Short Drove

CB248RS

Beagle Court

CB248AR

Hawking Way

CB248AS

The Paddock

CB248UA

Morgans

CB248UB

Village College Staff Houses

CB248SZ

Broad Lane

CB248TF

Victory Way

CB248UL

Rampton Road

CB248US

Cossington Close

CB248AA

Orchard Close

CB248YY

Eastlands Close

CB248PR

Home Farm Close

CB248BB

Merritt Road

CB248PS

Twentypence Road

CB248TJ

Rampton Road

CB248TN

Orchard Close

CB248BG

Groves Way

CB248XF

Courtyard Way

CB248SG

Eversley Close

CB248RH

Coolidge Gardens

CB248XZ

The Linnets

CB248QS

Denmark Road

CB248TH

Rampton Road

CB248AF

Morgans

CB248TX

High Street

Data Sources

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