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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 41 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
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
17.48(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-27%)
Burglary
4.54(+63%)
Vehicle crime
3.78(-14%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Harston & Comberton area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 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
Detached45£700,000
Semi-Detached29£432,500
Flats10£302,500
Terraced19£360,000

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

CB237BU

Barton Road

CB225JD

Jackson Close

CB237PQ

Madingley Road

CB225GB

University Barns

CB29GP

Jupiter Way

CB39NB

Grantchester Road

CB237AZ

Kings Grove

SG85RD

Cambridge Road

CB227QT

The Limes

CB227QG

New Road

CB225JB

Willow Way

CB225GA

St Edmunds Way

CB237AB

Wimpole Road

CB237DT

Kentings

CB237DZ

South Street

CB237DW

The Covert

CB237PZ

Grantchester Road

CB237DG

Long Road

CB39NL

Stulpfield Road

CB237EE

Royston Lane

CB29BP

Kestrel Rise

CB225HN

Shelford Road

CB231LS

Trinity Close

CB237DY

Green End

CB39NY

Bridle Way

CB227TR

High Meadow

CB237AQ

Holben Close

CB237PF

Sadlers Close

CB29FZ

Renard Way

CB225FT

Harvey Lane

CB237BE

Church Lane

CB237GU

St Catharines Hall

CB237WJ

Wimpole Road

CB225HW

High Street

CB237DH

Branch Road

CB29GQ

Osprey Drive

CB237AX

Roman Hill

CB237BL

Allens Close

CB231NB

Scotts Yard

CB231LY

Cantelupe Road

CB227NW

Hurrells Row

CB237BT

Barton Road

CB237AS

Cambridge Road

CB39NU

Symonds Lane

CB29FX

Kinsman Way

CB231JS

Lilac Close

CB39NN

Widnall Close

CB231AE

Cantelupe Road

CB39NP

Sladwell Close

CB237PN

Church End

CB237BG

High Street

CB227PP

Station Road

CB231LZ

College Crescent

CB237DN

St Thomas Close

CB231JU

Chestnut Close

CB29GS

Osprey Drive

CB231EN

Coach Drive

CB231JW

High Street

CB227PT

Orchard Close

CB231LN

Barton Road

CB39NS

Nutters Close

CB227AN

Old English Close

CB227AD

The Pastures

CB231AD

Harlton Road

CB231LL

Barton Road

CB231ET

Eversden Road

CB237DS

West Street

CB227PY

Green Man Lane

CB237BQ

Mailes Close

CB237DA

Woottens Close

CB225TE

Ash View

CB237DD

Harbour Avenue

CB231NA

Sidney Gardens

CB227GX

Button End

CB29GF

Porter Road

CB225JA

Hawthorn Avenue

CB237DE

Milner Road

CB237DB

Hillfield Road

CB227QE

Harston & Comberton

CB237PJ

Cambridge Road

CB237EF

Swaynes Lane

CB231JX

Harston Road

CB225GD

Mill Lane

CB237DL

Foxs Way

CB227NU

Harston Road

CB237PW

Whitwell Way

CB231JA

Stearnes Yard

CB227NT

Haslingfield Road

CB29EU

Berwick Place

CB225HX

Cambridge Road

CB231LF

Badcock Road

CB227GY

Button End

CB231LD

Dodds Mead

CB231LQ

Knapp Rise

CB231LB

Quarry Lane

CB29GG

Britannia Walk

CB237EB

Church Lane

CB237BZ

Hines Lane

CB39NJ

Burnt Close

CB231JG

Butler Way

Data Sources

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