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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

CB39NR

Cromeditch Close

CB231WX

Barton Road

CB225HY

Jopling Way

CB225FR

Ayres Drive

CB237GN

Mallows Close

CB227NZ

Harston Road

CB29GL

Forester Road

CB227QD

High Street

CB227NP

Church Street

CB237EA

South Lane

CB39NQ

Broadway

CB225HR

Mountford Close

CB231ES

High Street

CB231GL

Barton Road

CB231JH

The Knapp

CB231JJ

Chapel Hill

CB237ES

The Hawtreys

CB227QB

High Street

CB231LE

The Hemlocks

CB237DQ

Long Road

CB231EX

Cambridge Road

CB29GH

Hornet Road

CB227NG

Chapel Lane

CB39NW

Tabrum Close

CB237AP

Thornbury

CB231NF

Wisbeys Yard

CB231JP

High Street

CB227PR

The Paddock

CB237BS

Barton Road

CB237AY

New Road

CB237BJ

Ivy Field

CB225GE

Turner Crescent

CB231ER

Haslingfield Road

CB225HP

The Lane

CB237EG

Bush Close

CB237EY

High Street

CB231AF

Snakes Lane

CB237BF

Normandy Close

CB29FY

Mardler Close

CB231LW

Barton Road

CB231JN

Back Lane

CB227QP

Station Road

CB237PY

Brook Lane

CB231EY

Cambridge Road

CB231LG

Lilac End

CB225FB

Desmonds Close

CB237PS

Bennys Way

CB231JF

Broad Lane

CB237GX

Peakes Court

CB231JZ

Harston Road

CB237BD

School Lane

CB237PX

The Footpath

Data Sources

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