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Hardwick & Highfields

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About

Hardwick & Highfields is a residential area situated west of Cambridge, characterised by its mix of housing developments from different eras. The layout includes cul-de-sacs and avenues, with the older part of Hardwick centred around the church and the historic Hardwick Hall. The area is primarily functional, serving as a commuter settlement for Cambridge, with local amenities clustered along the main roads for convenience.

The landscape is marked by open fields bordering the neighbourhoods, reflecting the area's position within the South Cambridgeshire countryside. A network of public footpaths connects the housing to these surrounding agricultural lands and to the nearby Coton Countryside Reserve. The presence of a large secondary school and several playing fields forms a significant part of the local infrastructure for residents.

Area overview

On average Hardwick & Highfields has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hardwick & Highfields is £68,071 per year. There are 4 schools in Hardwick & Highfields: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hardwick & Highfields is home to around 8,891 people, with a population density of about 181.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hardwick & Highfields Population
8,891
Population density
181.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.65(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.66(-25%)
Burglary
4.05(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.82(-40%)
Vehicle crime
2.7(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,302
82.16%
Other White
663
7.46%
Indian
173
1.95%
Chinese
121
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
108
1.22%
Total population: 8,888

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,622
49.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,053
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
884
12.17%
No qualifications
724
9.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 7,265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,545
42.98%
Owns with a mortgage
1,203
33.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
353
9.82%
Social rents from council
187
5.2%
Other social rented
141
3.92%
Total households: 3,595

Property prices in Hardwick & Highfields

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Hardwick & Highfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,120,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hardwick & Highfields 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 Hardwick & Highfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£600,000
Flats2£203,500
Semi-Detached39£425,000
Terraced11£350,000

10 years median price trend in Hardwick & Highfields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hardwick & Highfields.

All postcodes in Hardwick & Highfields

CB237QT

Kings Road

SG80AN

Ermine Way

CB237ZN

Grove Close

CB237GT

Roman Drift

CB232RT

Powell Close

CB237BN

Barton Road

CB237DY

Green End

CB237EL

Nursery Way

CB237QU

Main Street

CB237UY

Clare Drive

CB237BZ

Hines Lane

CB237XP

Merton Walk

CB237EH

Westlands

CB237NR

Blythe Way

CB237RE

Limes Road

CB237YE

Sadlers Close

CB231YL

Ivetts Close

CB232NG

Church Lane

CB237DS

West Street

CB237QW

Pump Lane

CB231HG

Finchs Field

CB237BW

Woodfield Road

CB237BX

Brookfield Road

CB237FS

Hardwick

CB237GN

Mallows Close

CB237UZ

Grayway Close

CB237XW

Grenadier Walk

CB237ZT

Stargoose Close

CB237ET

Jacklin Close

CB237GB

Clare Drive

CB232NQ

Field Road

CB237EF

Swaynes Lane

CB237EG

Bush Close

CB237EN

Comberton Road

CB231EY

Cambridge Road

CB237ZW

Dorral Dean

CB238BA

St Neots Road

CB237ZS

Flaxon Glade

CB232RS

Eversden Close

CB237BU

Barton Road

CB237DB

Hillfield Road

CB237DX

College Houses

CB231EU

Comberton Road

CB231HP

Chapel Road

CB237DE

Milner Road

CB237NZ

East Drive

CB231YU

Wheeler's Close

CB232RQ

Hardwick Road

CB232RR

Glebe Close

CB237DJ

Bakers Close

CB237QG

Cambridge Road

CB237WG

Apple Tree Close

CB237XL

Laxton Avenue

CB231HA

Cambridge Road

CB237DH

Branch Road

CB237PA

Bosserts Way

CB237QA

Ellison Lane

CB237RY

West Drive

CB237FT

Bhachu Drive

CB237ZL

Goose Cross

CB238AZ

St Neots Road

CB237ZA

Damms Pastures

CB237AH

Grace Crescent

CB237DU

West Street

CB237EE

Royston Lane

CB237ES

The Hawtreys

CB231ES

High Street

CB237FB

Tebbits Way

CB237FG

Elm Drive

CB237FH

Grafton End

CB237QD

Pippin Walk

CB237QR

Limes Road

CB237EX

Harris Close

CB231HD

Harlton Road

CB232NJ

Cranes Lane

CB237BP

Barton Road

CB231HJ

Lowfields

CB237DA

Woottens Close

CB237NE

Devonshire Mews

CB237ER

Martins Way

CB237NT

Cavendish Way

CB237EQ

Barrons Way

CB237XE

Bramley Way

CB237EZ

Bays Close

CB232RU

Warboys Close

CB237EB

Church Lane

CB231HW

High Street

CB237XT

Ashmead Drive

CB238AY

St Neots Road

CB231HB

Harlton Road

CB232RN

Beldams Close

CB237DT

Kentings

CB237ZD

Redmore Way

CB232RF

Church Road

CB232WH

Old Farm Court

CB237FF

Peacock Drive

CB237QN

Hall Drive

CB232SA

St Andrews Cottages

CB237BT

Barton Road

CB237PB

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.