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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

CB223ER

Town Lane

CB224XS

Brook Road

CB224LY

Wren Park

CB216BP

Hildersham Road

CB223AH

Blacksmiths Close

CB216AW

Newmarket Road

SG87RS

Thriplow Heath

CB216AB

High Street

CB216DG

Linton

CB224UD

Radegunds

CB223FX

Industrial Estate

CB101TF

Priory Close

CB223AQ

High Street

CB224AP

Bedell Road

CB223GF

Marven Road

CB216BH

Church Close

SG87HZ

Gravel Pit Hill

CB216BJ

Bourn Bridge Road

CB224WF

Grange Road

CB224SG

The Rustons

SG87RD

Middle Street

CB224QW

Ledo Road

CB101QZ

New Road

CB224PN

Maynards

CB224RG

Green Street

CB216BL

Cambridge Road

SG87RP

Farm Lane

CB216AR

Cambridge Road

CB224PL

Owls Close

CB101SG

Hunts Lane

CB224RE

Hunts Road

SG87RH

School Lane

CB224RD

Elms Close

CB223EP

Hammond Close

CB224NH

Duxford Road

CB223HG

Duxford

CB224PF

Newton Road

CB224US

Fairhaven Close

SG87QU

Fowlmere Road

CB101DR

Hill Street

CB216AH

Pampisford Road

CB101ST

Coploe Road

CB224FA

Bankes Mead

CB224QR

Duxford

CB101SE

Coploe Rise

CB224AH

The Moraine

CB224RQ

Woburn Mews

CB223GG

Wards Close

CB216AA

Linton Road

CB224LZ

Farm Rise

CB216BN

Cambridge Road

CB216AP

Roman Road

CB224YT

Rickards

CB101TG

Coploe Rise

Data Sources

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