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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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Histon & Impington area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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
Flats29£260,000
Terraced21£410,000
Detached28£707,500
Semi-Detached36£501,250

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

CB249HN

Orchard Road

CB249EZ

Winders Lane

CB249AQ

Histon & Impington

CB249NT

Pepys Terrace

CB249YW

Paddock Close

CB249AB

St Georges Court

CB43XL

Howgate Road

CB249HB

Kingsway

CB249AN

Moor Drove

CB249JF

Windmill Lane

CB42BS

Central Avenue

CB249XW

Water Lane

CB249JG

Church Street

CB249JS

Somerset Road

CB249YP

Narrow Lane

CB249EL

New Road

CB249BA

Drake Way

CB249XN

Mill Lane

CB249YT

Muncey Walk

CB249HE

Lawson Close

CB249LF

Station Road

CB42WL

Topper Street

CB249JX

St Audreys Close

CB249UH

High Street

CB249JW

Merton Road

CB42XR

Aster Way

CB249JH

Harding Way

CB42EF

Chieftain Way

CB42WR

Chieftain Way

CB249HP

Youngman Avenue

CB42ZE

Marmalade Lane

CB249JD

High Street

CB42GP

Chambers Drive

CB42EZ

Central Avenue

CB42BW

Rosehip Road

CB42ZA

Sweetpea Way

CB42GU

Vales Place

CB42WN

Newingham Crescent

CB249YR

Kay Hitch Way

CB249YS

Cambridge Road

CB249XY

Oates Way

CB43XA

Howgate Road

CB249NB

Burgoynes Road

CB249NE

Clay Close Lane

CB249LU

New Road

CB249YA

Alice Way

CB249JQ

Bell Hill

CB249PW

Trust Court

CB249ZR

Chivers Way

CB249HQ

Symonds Close

CB249YZ

Pease Way

CB249XF

High Street

CB249HD

Narrow Lane

CB249NW

Burrough Field

CB249YJ

Davey Close

CB42WT

Newingham Crescent

CB42UA

Minerva Way

CB42FZ

Engledow Drive

CB249LJ

Saffron Road

CB249HJ

Glebe Way

CB249LX

New Road

CB249HX

Priors Close

CB249PH

Bridge Road

CB249NH

Hereward Close

CB42FY

Foxglove Way

CB249JR

Shirley Road

CB43XP

Crispin Close

CB43XQ

Daisy Close

CB42ZD

Unwin Square

CB42GS

Ring Fort Road

CB42WQ

Flack End

CB249NU

Cambridge Road

CB249PN

South Road

CB249AS

Hart Close

CB249JA

The Green

CB42YE

Chieftain Way

CB42EY

Chieftain Way

CB42EL

Stanley Avenue

CB249LY

Park Drive

CB42XD

Pagram Way

CB43XJ

Daisy Close

CB249YG

Henry Morris Road

CB249LG

High Street

CB249YD

Greenleas

CB43XF

Sunflower Street

CB249XZ

Peacock Way

CB249NL

Chivers Way

CB249NF

Milton Road

CB249JB

Glebe Way

CB42GR

Ring Fort Road

CB249LR

Water Lane

CB249AP

Cresswell Close

CB249HF

Pages Close

CB249PL

College Road

CB42YF

Cranesbill Close

CB249PB

South Road

CB249LP

The Dole

CB42GX

Buttercup Road

CB249PT

Chivers Way

CB249HZ

Melvin Way

Data Sources

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