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Harston & Comberton

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About

The Harston & Comberton ward encompasses several villages to the southwest of Cambridge, characterised by a mix of residential development and open agricultural land. The area includes the larger settlements of Comberton and Harston, alongside Barton, Haslingfield, and Hauxton. These communities are connected by rural lanes and the A10 road, which runs through the ward. The landscape is largely flat, with fields defining the spaces between the villages.

The River Rhee, a tributary of the Cam, flows northward past Haslingfield and Hauxton. Comberton is home to a notable village college, a key educational facility for the wider area. Farming remains a visible part of the local economy, with arable fields surrounding the settlements. The M11 motorway forms part of the ward's western boundary, separating it from neighbouring parishes.

Area overview

On average Harston & Comberton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harston & Comberton is £80,703 per year. There are 7 schools in Harston & Comberton: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harston & Comberton is home to around 10,584 people, with a population density of about 211.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harston & Comberton Population
10,584
Population density
211.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.1(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.82(-25%)
Burglary
4.06(+46%)
Other theft
3.68(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,025
75.89%
Other White
926
8.76%
Indian
354
3.35%
Chinese
259
2.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
173
1.64%
Total population: 10,575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,829
57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,016
11.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
853
10.07%
No qualifications
797
9.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
503
5.94%
Total 16+ residents: 8,472

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,730
39.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,424
32.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
438
9.9%
Social rents from council
344
7.77%
Other social rented
284
6.42%
Total households: 4,426

Property prices in Harston & Comberton

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Harston & Comberton area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harston & Comberton 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 Harston & Comberton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£692,500
Flats13£390,000
Semi-Detached46£438,750
Terraced12£367,500

10 years median price trend in Harston & Comberton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harston & Comberton.

All postcodes in Harston & Comberton

CB237BE

Church Lane

CB237PN

Church End

CB237GU

St Catharines Hall

CB225HX

Cambridge Road

CB227QH

London Road

CB231JL

School Lane

CB231JP

High Street

CB39NG

Vicarage Drive

CB39NN

Widnall Close

CB225JB

Willow Way

CB227QD

High Street

CB231AB

Watsons Yard

CB231NF

Wisbeys Yard

CB237BN

Barton Road

CB237DY

Green End

CB237EL

Nursery Way

CB225HT

Cambridge Road

CB231GL

Barton Road

CB231LB

Quarry Lane

CB231LR

New Road

CB237AZ

Kings Grove

CB237BZ

Hines Lane

CB29GP

Jupiter Way

CB227NS

The Footpath

CB227QR

Lawrance Lea

CB237EH

Westlands

CB225HW

High Street

CB225JA

Hawthorn Avenue

CB227NU

Harston Road

CB227QF

Manor Close

CB237BD

School Lane

CB237DS

West Street

CB39NP

Sladwell Close

CB227NR

Church Street

CB237AX

Roman Hill

CB237GN

Mallows Close

CB237PT

Brookfield Road

CB225HS

Church Road

CB225HY

Jopling Way

CB227AB

New Road

CB237AL

College Farm Court

CB237EF

Swaynes Lane

CB237EG

Bush Close

CB231EY

Cambridge Road

CB237GZ

Pendrick Close

CB231JX

Harston Road

CB227PX

High Street

CB227PZ

High Street

CB231LH

Pates Close

CB237BA

Comberton Road

CB227QB

High Street

CB231JQ

Wells Close

CB29GN

Osprey Drive

CB39NL

Stulpfield Road

CB225FP

St Edmunds Way

CB227QP

Station Road

CB225GB

University Barns

CB225TD

Riddy Close

CB227QT

The Limes

CB237AG

Haslingfield Road

CB237BU

Barton Road

CB237DB

Hillfield Road

CB227QJ

London Road

CB227QQ

London Road

CB237DE

Milner Road

CB231LF

Badcock Road

CB237DJ

Bakers Close

CB29FW

Dove Drive

CB227NY

Station Road

CB227QL

Queens Close

CB227QN

Queens Close

CB231AD

Harlton Road

CB231HA

Cambridge Road

CB231LY

Cantelupe Road

CB237DH

Branch Road

CB29GQ

Osprey Drive

CB227GG

Royston Road

CB227GY

Button End

CB39NW

Tabrum Close

CB227NX

Button End

CB227NH

Royston Road

CB227NT

Haslingfield Road

CB227QS

The Chestnuts

CB231JJ

Chapel Hill

CB237EE

Royston Lane

CB237ES

The Hawtreys

CB29FU

Osprey Drive

CB39NT

Coton Road

CB225FR

Ayres Drive

CB225FT

Harvey Lane

CB231ES

High Street

CB29GE

Ploughman Way

CB225HZ

Leys Walk

CB227NG

Chapel Lane

CB227NW

Hurrells Row

CB237BP

Barton Road

CB227QA

Sheepshead Lane

CB231JD

The Meadows

CB231JS

Lilac Close

CB231LL

Barton Road

Data Sources

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