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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

CB237AJ

Barton Road

CB227NN

Pightle Close

CB227PP

Station Road

CB237DW

The Covert

CB29GG

Britannia Walk

CB39NZ

Pearces Yard

CB227NZ

Harston Road

CB227QG

New Road

CB231LT

Fountain Lane

CB237BH

Great Close

CB237PZ

Grantchester Road

CB227QU

Field View

CB231JZ

Harston Road

CB237PL

High Street

CB237WJ

Wimpole Road

CB231JA

Stearnes Yard

CB231WX

Barton Road

CB237BB

Hines Close

CB29GS

Osprey Drive

CB237AU

Barton Road

CB237PY

Brook Lane

CB225GA

St Edmunds Way

CB225HR

Mountford Close

CB231ER

Haslingfield Road

CB231JU

Chestnut Close

CB237AD

Wimpole Road

CB237AY

New Road

CB231JN

Back Lane

CB231ND

The Elms

CB29GJ

Avocet Road

SG85RD

Cambridge Road

CB227AN

Old English Close

CB237BS

Barton Road

CB237PR

St Peters Road

CB39NJ

Burnt Close

CB227PR

The Paddock

CB231AE

Cantelupe Road

CB237DQ

Long Road

CB237EA

South Lane

CB237PW

Whitwell Way

CB227TP

Moorfield

CB29GH

Hornet Road

CB39NF

High Street

CB227NF

Mill Road

CB237PS

Bennys Way

CB225FS

Mead Avenue

CB231EN

Coach Drive

CB231JE

Church Street

CB231LN

Barton Road

CB237PU

St Johns Road

CB39NB

Grantchester Road

CB39NE

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Data Sources

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