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Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons

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About

Duxford is dominated by the Imperial War Museum, a major aviation heritage site with historic aircraft housed in original wartime hangars. The village itself sits beside the River Cam and the M11 motorway, which shapes its eastern boundary. Nearby, the IWM's conservation workshops and the preserved American Air Museum are significant local employers and landmarks, drawing visitors year-round.

Whittlesford lies to the north, with its railway station providing a direct link to Cambridge and London. The area includes the neighbouring villages of Great and Little Abington, which share facilities along the Granta valley. These parishes contain several scientific research parks, including ones specialising in agriculture and materials science, contributing to a local economy closely tied to technology and academia.

Area overview

On average Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons is £72,956 per year. There are 5 schools in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons is home to around 8,268 people, with a population density of about 109.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons Population
8,268
Population density
109 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.12(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.07(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.32(-16%)
Vehicle crime
4.72(+7%)
Burglary
4.48(+61%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,051
85.26%
Other White
603
7.29%
Indian
101
1.22%
Chinese
82
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
82
0.99%
Total population: 8,270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,201
47.96%
Level 3 (A level)
975
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
787
11.79%
No qualifications
767
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
490
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,675

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,249
36.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,124
32.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
10.73%
Social rents from council
345
10.08%
Other social rented
189
5.52%
Total households: 3,421

Property prices in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,200 up to £3,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons 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 Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£685,000
Flats1£215,000
Semi-Detached18£414,750
Terraced17£300,000

10 years median price trend in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons.

All postcodes in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons

CB224RH

The Green

CB223EX

Beech Lane

CB101SR

Butchers Hill

CB223AZ

Cambridge Road

CB101RQ

Duxford

CB224RW

Long Lane

CB101SS

Abbey Street

CB223EZ

Station Road

CB216AD

Granta Park

CB223FN

Adeane Road

CB224RJ

Chapel Street

CB224AL

Whittlesford

CB224AB

Hunts Road

CB223HB

Station Road

CB224NX

Church Lane

CB224AS

Old Boundary Close

CB224NQ

Duxford Road

CB224RT

Ickleton Road

SG87RN

Fowlmere Road

CB224QL

Whitehall Gardens

CB216AX

Linton

SG87RE

Church Street

CB224QS

Hill Farm Road

CB224RP

St Peters Street

CB216BG

High Street

CB224GY

Ringstone

CB224RX

Blakeland Hill

CB101SX

Abbey Street

CB224PA

Hurdles Way

CB224AD

Hurdles Way

CB224XU

Fisher Close

CB223HD

Causeway

CB224NG

The Lawn

CB224QF

Grange Road

CB223AW

High Street

CB223EN

Brewery Road

CB223EY

High Street

CB223FJ

London Road

CB224AQ

Martin Drive

CB216AF

Magna Close

CB216DP

Granta Park

CB216BX

Moorefield Close

CB224ND

Duxford Road

CB223HF

Glebe Crescent

CB224PP

Moorfield Road

CB216AU

South Road

CB224FZ

Hill Farm Road

CB216XR

Ivan Clarks Corner

CB224XY

Shelford Road

CB224NY

Church Close

CB101SH

Frogge Street

CB216AS

North Road

CB216BE

West Field

CB223GD

Kirkham Drive

CB216DL

Lodge Close

SG87RB

Sheralds Croft Lane

CB223FP

Babraham Road

CB224NL

Station Road

CB224SD

Hinxton Road

CB223AJ

Brick Row

CB223AS

High Street

CB101TA

Grange Road

CB216AL

Pampisford Road

CB224QB

Hinxton Road

CB101SP

Brookhampton Street

CB224XF

North Road

CB223AR

High Street

CB101SA

Ickleton Road

CB224NA

Vicarage Lane

CB224LT

High Street

CB101TE

Southfield

CB224AR

Heathfield Way

CB101SW

Mill Lane

CB223FW

Duxford

CB224QX

Moorfield Road

CB224NT

Ascham Lane

CB224AG

Knight'S Orchard

CB223EG

London Road

CB224RZ

Rectory Road

CB224RR

Kintbury

CB101SJ

Back Lane

SG87QX

The Green

CB224RF

Hunts Road

CB216GB

Linton

CB216BD

Mortlock Gardens

CB224RN

Mangers Lane

CB216BW

Cambridge Road

CB224SQ

The Biggen

CB223ET

Church Lane

CB224RB

Greenacres

CB223AL

Duxford

CB224QJ

Woburn Place

CB223EQ

Mill Farm Lane

CB223EU

Beech Lane

CB224AJ

Beech Tree Lane

CB216GH

Linton

CB224NU

Whittlesford

CB224NW

Royston Road

CB224RA

St Johns Street

SG87QZ

The Green

Data Sources

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