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Histon & Impington

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About

Histon & Impington is a single ward comprising two neighbouring villages, located directly north of Cambridge. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, and serves as a popular commuter base for the city and the nearby Cambridge Science Park. Local commerce is centred along the High Street in Histon and the Broadway in Impington, providing everyday amenities. The villages share several community facilities, including a library and sports fields.

A notable landmark is the thatched, octagonal 'Round House' on the village green, a former lock-keeper's cottage for the old Histon beet sugar factory. The area is bordered by agricultural land and contains pockets of green space, such as the recreation grounds. The guided busway to Cambridge runs along its eastern edge, providing a key transport link. The overall character is that of separate but closely linked settlements with a strong local identity.

Area overview

On average Histon & Impington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Histon & Impington is £69,771 per year. There are 7 schools in Histon & Impington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Histon & Impington is home to around 11,428 people, with a population density of about 791.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Histon & Impington Population
11,428
Population density
791.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.28(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.26(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(+1%)
Shoplifting
5.69(-20%)
Other theft
5.25(-6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,355
73.12%
Other White
1,337
11.7%
Indian
303
2.65%
Chinese
167
1.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
156
1.37%
Total population: 11,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,745
51.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,117
12.09%
No qualifications
1,105
11.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
949
10.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
702
7.6%
Total 16+ residents: 9,236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,562
33.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,277
27.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
701
14.95%
Other social rented
558
11.9%
Social rents from council
338
7.21%
Total households: 4,689

Property prices in Histon & Impington

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £416,500 in Histon & Impington area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,566,359.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Histon & Impington 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 Histon & Impington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£715,000
Flats32£267,500
Semi-Detached34£500,000
Terraced19£390,000

10 years median price trend in Histon & Impington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Histon & Impington.

All postcodes in Histon & Impington

CB249UH

High Street

CB249XP

Parlour Close

CB42XR

Aster Way

CB249JB

Glebe Way

CB249JH

Harding Way

CB249LA

Bishop Way

CB249PP

The Coppice

CB42EX

Stanley Avenue

CB249HQ

Symonds Close

CB249JT

Manor Park

CB249NE

Clay Close Lane

CB249WZ

High Street

CB249AD

Chivers Way

CB249HE

Lawson Close

CB249LN

Poplar Road

CB249PB

South Road

CB42ZA

Sweetpea Way

CB249EH

Park Lane

CB249NN

Homefield Close

CB249XS

Normanton Way

CB249XU

Burkett Way

CB249LZ

Macfarlane Close

CB249NQ

St Andrews Way

CB249YJ

Davey Close

CB249PD

College Road

CB249YD

Greenleas

CB249HF

Pages Close

CB249LS

Hereward Close

CB249ZT

Pine Court

CB249HY

Melvin Way

CB249JX

St Audreys Close

CB42BS

Central Avenue

CB42WS

Neal Drive

CB249HW

Mill Lane

CB249JE

School Hill

CB249LJ

Saffron Road

CB249PJ

New Road

CB43XA

Howgate Road

CB249ER

St Andrews Park

CB249NS

School Lane

CB249PR

Villa Place

CB249AN

Moor Drove

CB249JR

Shirley Road

CB249LR

Water Lane

CB249PG

Lone Tree Avenue

CB42GU

Vales Place

CB249PT

Chivers Way

CB249JW

Merton Road

CB249PE

Mill Road

CB249XZ

Peacock Way

CB42AD

Unwin Square

CB42WP

Graham Road

CB249LG

High Street

CB249YT

Muncey Walk

CB249AG

Primes Corner

CB249HJ

Glebe Way

CB42GX

Buttercup Road

CB249AR

Hunters Close

CB249BP

Oak Tree Way

CB249ES

Cottenham Road

CB249PU

Cambridge Road

CB249HU

Croft Close

CB249LT

Impington Lane

CB249YW

Paddock Close

CB249DE

High Street

CB249JP

Aingers Road

CB249NH

Hereward Close

CB249JA

The Green

CB249LD

Woodcock Close

CB249XN

Mill Lane

CB249JG

Church Street

CB249PW

Trust Court

CB42XD

Pagram Way

CB43XQ

Daisy Close

CB249EW

Nuns Orchard

CB249HT

Spring Close

CB249HX

Priors Close

CB249LW

Chequers Road

CB249PH

Bridge Road

CB249YL

Hereward Close

CB42NZ

Iceni Way

CB42WN

Newingham Crescent

CB42YQ

Cranesbill Close

CB43XB

Plum Tree Close

CB249AP

Cresswell Close

CB249HH

Garden Walk

CB249RH

High Street

CB249YH

Parr Close

CB42GP

Chambers Drive

CB249HR

Youngman Close

CB249LH

West Road

CB249NJ

Impington Lane

CB249PF

Highfield Road

CB249XR

Parlour Close

CB249YP

Narrow Lane

CB42FZ

Engledow Drive

CB42WQ

Flack End

CB42BT

Circus Drive

CB249LL

New School Road

CB43XD

Plum Tree Close

Data Sources

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