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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

CB42GN

Chariot Way

CB249AR

Hunters Close

CB42GY

Chariot Way

CB249HT

Spring Close

CB249JT

Manor Park

CB249HS

Mill Lane

CB249HA

Old Farm Close

CB249YX

Percheron Close

CB249LH

West Road

CB249NG

Milton Road

CB42WS

Neal Drive

CB249NN

Homefield Close

CB249JL

Home Close

CB249YY

Kay Hitch Way

CB249JP

Aingers Road

CB42DS

Chadwick Court

CB249PX

Primrose Lane

CB42FU

Spindle Close

CB249PF

Highfield Road

CB249UJ

High Street

CB249EH

Park Lane

Data Sources

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