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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

CB237XS

Sudeley Grove

CB231EZ

Boltons Way

CB231HQ

Church Lane

CB232RL

High Street

CB232RP

Preston Close

CB237NY

West Drive

CB237XJ

Quince Road

CB232NH

Field Row

CB237AP

Thornbury

CB237QQ

Cambridge Road

CB237QS

Main Street

CB231EW

Comberton Road

CB231HL

Bucks Lane

CB237FD

Morris Close

CB237FQ

Lofty Close

CB237XR

Egremont Road

CB237ZB

Parsonage Close

CB238BF

Caldecote

CB237DD

Harbour Avenue

CB237ZJ

Strympole Way

SG80BX

Old Wimpole Road

CB237GP

Samian Close

CB232RY

Comberton Road

CB237DZ

South Street

CB237NS

Highfields Road

CB237ZQ

Copel Close

CB232NP

Bourn Road

CB237DR

Barrons Way

CB237FN

Beech Close

CB237FR

Turner Close

CB237ZR

Porthmore Close

CB237EW

Webb Close

CB232RE

School Lane

CB237FX

Main Street

CB231ET

Eversden Road

CB232NL

Rectory Lane

CB237AN

Meridian Close

CB237GA

Clare Drive

CB237QF

Portway Road

CB237QP

Millers Way

CB237XX

Limes Road

CB231AF

Snakes Lane

CB231HN

High Street

CB231HT

Kingston Road

CB232RW

Mill Lane

CB237DG

Long Road

CB237QY

Kesters Close

CB237ZG

Mitwell Close

CB237FP

Howells Way

CB231EX

Cambridge Road

CB231HF

Wheelers Way

CB237BF

Normandy Close

CB237EU

Johnson Drive

CB237FE

Peacock Drive

CB237FU

Coles Way

CB237DF

The Valley

CB237UE

Grafton Drive

CB237XA

The Pastures

CB237BY

Burdeleys Way

CB237DL

Foxs Way

CB237DN

St Thomas Close

CB237ED

Church Lane

CB237EJ

Westcroft

CB237FJ

Oak Tree Court

CB237XG

Worcester Avenue

CB237AA

Furlong Way

CB237EP

The Hawtreys

CB237QE

Manor Crescent

CB231HE

High Street

CB231HU

Church Street

CB232RH

Church Road

CB237AJ

Barton Road

CB237NW

Highfields Road

CB231AA

Low Close

CB232SB

Farmers End

CB237DW

The Covert

CB237GW

Orchid Fare

CB237XF

Blenheim Way

CB237XN

Limes Road

CB237XQ

Pershore Road

CB237ZF

Porthmore Way

CB237FZ

Caldecote

CB232RZ

Canners Close

CB237NL

Highfields Road

CB237XD

Bramley Way

CB237ZE

Thorny Way

CB237NX

Highfields Road

CB237XH

Ellison Lane

SG80BU

Crane's Lane

CB232RX

Millers Road

CB237XB

Lambourne Road

CB237XZ

Lark Rise

CB237ZH

Furlong Way

CB237GD

Round House Close

CB231ER

Haslingfield Road

CB237QB

Russet Walk

CB237QX

Hardwick

CB232NN

The Green

CB232RJ

Brookside

CB237FL

Ash Tree Court

Data Sources

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