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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

CB237QH

St Neots Road

CB237ZU

Copse Close

SG80AP

Caldecote

SG85RD

Cambridge Road

CB237BS

Barton Road

CB237NU

Main Street

CB231HH

Leetes Lane

CB237DQ

Long Road

CB237EA

South Lane

CB237FA

The Mazles

CB237QL

St Neots Road

CB231HR

Wimpole Road

CB237QJ

St Neots Road

CB237XU

Limes Road

CB231EN

Coach Drive

CB232NS

Toft Road

CB232NW

Tinkers Lane

CB237GJ

Mill Quern

CB237ZP

Crafts Way

Data Sources

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