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Linton & Balsham

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About

Linton and Balsham are neighbouring parishes in the rural southern expanse of Cambridgeshire. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling chalkland, with agricultural fields and pockets of woodland defining the area. Linton, the larger settlement, has a linear high street with historic buildings, while Balsham sits on a ridge with views across the countryside.

The area is known for its network of ancient green lanes and byways, some following prehistoric routes. A notable local landmark is the thatched Linton Zoo, a conservation-focused wildlife park established in the grounds of a former farm. The churches in both villages feature medieval architecture, with Balsham's containing rare 14th-century woodwork.

Area overview

On average Linton & Balsham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Linton & Balsham is £71,750 per year. There are 7 schools in Linton & Balsham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Linton & Balsham is home to around 9,304 people, with a population density of about 76.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Linton & Balsham Population
9,304
Population density
76.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.83(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.88(-40%)
Other theft
3.22(-42%)
Burglary
3.01(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.79(-56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,456
90.87%
Other White
404
4.34%
Irish
67
0.72%
Indian
54
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.56%
Total population: 9,306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,352
43.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,151
14.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,042
13.46%
No qualifications
985
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 7,740

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,640
41.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,184
30.22%
Social rents from council
440
11.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
8.09%
Other social rented
167
4.26%
Total households: 3,918

Property prices in Linton & Balsham

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Linton & Balsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Linton & Balsham 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 Linton & Balsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£570,000
Flats4£182,100
Semi-Detached40£407,750
Terraced19£300,000

10 years median price trend in Linton & Balsham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linton & Balsham.

All postcodes in Linton & Balsham

CB214UD

Primrose Way

CB214DU

Woodhall Lane

CB214SP

Meadow Cottages

CB214DW

Trinity Close

CB214NR

The Grip

CB214TL

Bolts Hill

CB214XG

Meadhaven

CB214EG

Plumian Way

CB214JD

Cambridge Road

CB214SZ

New Row

CB214QT

Haverhill Road

CB214UG

The Woodlands

CB214NQ

Crossways

CB214SW

Alpha Terrace

CB215NF

Six Mile Bottom Road

CB215NQ

Honey Hill

CB215NY

Mill Hill

CB80UT

Six Mile Bottom Road

CB214AR

Dairy Way

CB214AY

Michaelotts

CB214JE

Hillway

CB214JQ

Chalklands

CB214UH

The Grove

CB214XH

Hollybush Way

CB215LP

Mill Road

CB216DA

Balsham Road

CB214JP

Paynes Meadow

CB214PR

Bartlow Road

CB214XA

Dolphin Close

CB214AW

Cedar Close

CB214DT

Woodhall Lane

CB214LG

Back Road

CB214RJ

Bangs Close

CB214RY

High Street

CB214SA

Maypole Croft

CB214TA

The Green

CB214UW

Linton

CB214XN

The Grip

CB80FN

Weston Colville Road

CB89LF

Acre Road

CB214LY

Bartlow Road

CB214RZ

High Street

CB214YS

Millers Close

CB215PB

Spring Terrace

CB214TB

Haverhill Road

CB214UQ

The Grove

CB214EF

Old House Road

CB214RH

Blacksmiths Lane

CB214ST

Park Lane

CB216DE

Meadowlands

CB214AN

Anvil Close

CB214EU

The Rookery

CB214JT

High Street

CB214NB

Emsons Close

CB214RP

Streetly End

CB89LD

Carlton Green Road

CB214DY

Burrell Way

CB214QD

Springfield Cottages

CB214TH

Church Lane

CB214DP

Sleford Close

CB214XB

Wheatsheaf Way

CB215NP

Bull Lane

CB216BS

Linton Road

CB214ED

The Brambles

CB214EE

Princes Close

CB214EZ

Fox Road

CB214JA

Palmers Close

CB214LE

Balsham Road

CB214NG

Martins Lane

CB214SJ

West Wickham Road

CB214TJ

Church Lane

CB214HQ

Cambridge Road

CB214JG

Flaxfields

CB214UJ

Back Road

CB214AT

Otter Burn

CB214EH

The Hawthorns

CB214SB

High Street

CB214UB

Maple Close

CB215LS

Padlock Road

CB215NH

Viking Close

CB214QB

Meadow Cottages

CB214HA

Linton Road

CB214HL

Queens Close

CB214JB

Cambridge Road

CB214LP

Lamb Fair Court

CB214XX

West Wickham Road

CB215NJ

Bull Lane Corner

CB214AZ

Barrows Way

CB214HB

Linton Road

CB214HH

London Road

CB214JW

Holttums Yard

CB214PS

Dean Road

CB214QZ

Mill Green

CB214RB

Hockley Close

CB214RX

Balsham Road

CB216BY

Pear Tree Cottages

CB80UR

Six Mile Bottom Road

CB214AA

Keene Fields

CB214PT

Dean Road

CB214QF

Linton Road

Data Sources

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