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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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
59
Deprivation level
2/10
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
24.68(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.53(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(+5%)
Shoplifting
5.43(-21%)
Other theft
5.08(-7%)
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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 in Histon & Impington area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £1,125,000.

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
Semi-Detached37£452,000
Terraced26£418,500
Detached28£717,500
Flats32£260,000

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

CB249PE

Mill Road

CB43XN

Ellison Close

CB249PP

The Coppice

CB249ND

Doctors Close

CB249LL

New School Road

CB42AD

Unwin Square

CB42YQ

Cranesbill Close

CB249EU

Barrowcrofts

CB249YQ

Brackenbury

CB249NY

The Crescent

CB249LS

Hereward Close

CB249YF

Hereward Close

CB249ET

Cottenham Road

CB249LQ

Station Road

CB43XB

Plum Tree Close

CB249PS

Lone Tree Grove

CB249DE

High Street

CB249XP

Parlour Close

CB249ZT

Pine Court

CB42WP

Graham Road

CB249PU

Cambridge Road

CB249LB

Roselea

CB249LD

Woodcock Close

CB249NR

Chivers Way

CB249UZ

Loves Close

CB42XW

Aster Way

CB249LZ

Macfarlane Close

CB42GW

Ring Fort Road

CB249YL

Hereward Close

CB249YN

Hereward Close

CB249ZD

High Street

CB249XU

Burkett Way

CB249HY

Melvin Way

CB249XR

Parlour Close

CB249LN

Poplar Road

CB43XE

Walnut Tree Way

CB249NZ

Villa Road

CB249YB

Allington Close

CB249PG

Lone Tree Avenue

CB43XG

Thistle Street

CB249AG

Primes Corner

CB249PD

College Road

CB249AL

Merrington Place

CB43XW

Ellison Close

CB249NP

Station Road

CB249JN

Garden Court

CB42ZJ

Histon & Impington

CB249JJ

Park Lane

CB42EX

Stanley Avenue

CB249HW

Mill Lane

CB249BZ

Chivers Way

CB42XQ

Central Avenue

CB249UF

High Street

CB249JE

School Hill

CB249XS

Normanton Way

CB249PJ

New Road

CB249EP

Church Street

CB43XD

Plum Tree Close

CB249YH

Parr Close

CB249EW

Nuns Orchard

CB249NQ

St Andrews Way

CB249ER

St Andrews Park

CB43XH

Daisy Close

CB249WZ

High Street

CB249LT

Impington Lane

CB249EX

Alstead Road

CB249NX

Cambridge Road

CB249NA

Mowlam Close

CB249XL

Brook Close

CB249LW

Chequers Road

CB249YE

Homefield Close

CB249JU

Park Avenue

CB249BP

Oak Tree Way

CB249RH

High Street

CB249HU

Croft Close

CB249HR

Youngman Close

CB249JZ

Dwyer Joyce Close

CB249EY

Clay Street

CB42NZ

Iceni Way

CB249NJ

Impington Lane

CB42GT

Sweetpea Way

CB249ES

Cottenham Road

CB42BT

Circus Drive

CB249AD

Chivers Way

CB249PQ

Primrose Lane

CB249AH

Chivers Way

CB249HL

Orchard Road

CB249XX

Narrow Close

CB249US

Ambrose Way

CB249HH

Garden Walk

CB249PR

Villa Place

CB249ZU

Burgoynes Farm Close

CB249XT

Farmstead Close

CB249JY

St Audreys Close

CB249AJ

Cooke Walk

CB249LA

Bishop Way

CB249NS

School Lane

CB249AT

Histon & Impington

CB249HG

Lucketts Close

CB249AF

St Georges Way

Data Sources

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