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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 36 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
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
17.73(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.02(-48%)
Burglary
3.33(+20%)
Other theft
3.12(-43%)
Drugs
2.79(-3%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Linton & Balsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,422 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
Detached39£495,000
Flats2£225,000
Semi-Detached39£400,000
Terraced22£339,000

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

CB215NS

Common Road

CB214LL

Tower View

CB214HD

Cambridge Road

CB214AR

Dairy Way

CB214NB

Emsons Close

CB214LQ

Back Road

CB89WH

Brinkley Road

CB215NH

Viking Close

CB214EG

Plumian Way

CB214QQ

Cornish Close

CB214ST

Park Lane

CB214TL

Bolts Hill

CB214EL

Field End

CB215LS

Padlock Road

CB214SW

Alpha Terrace

CB214SR

Park Lane

CB214NP

Joiners Road

CB214AL

Farriers Way

CB214ER

Mays Avenue

CB214BF

Old Orchard Grove

CB215LY

Hayter Close

CB214XD

Wheatsheaf Way

CB214JY

Mill Lane

CB214JL

Crabtree Croft

CB214TR

Camps End

CB214EF

Old House Road

CB214RF

Alington Terrace

CB214ED

The Brambles

CB214TW

Olmstead Green

CB214JE

Hillway

CB214HH

London Road

CB214UG

The Woodlands

CB214JA

Palmers Close

CB214JR

Did Dell Court

CB214TG

Nosterfield End

CB214EA

Bartons Close

CB214DS

Church Lane

CB214QG

Haverhill Road

CB214EH

The Hawthorns

CB214AY

Michaelotts

CB214SU

Park Lane

CB214RG

Haverhill Road

CB89LF

Acre Road

CB216DD

Little Abington Road

CB214TQ

Church Lane

CB214NH

Essex Gardens

CB216BT

Beech Row

CB214NE

Finchams Close

CB214XH

Hollybush Way

CB80UR

Six Mile Bottom Road

CB214RA

Main Street

CB214AZ

Barrows Way

CB214RQ

Parkway

CB215PF

Larkhall Cottages

CB214UQ

The Grove

CB214EW

Orchard Close

CB214JP

Paynes Meadow

CB215NA

The Causeway

CB214TA

The Green

CB216BZ

Church Cottages

CB214LA

Beech Way

CB214UX

Station Road

CB214PW

Malting Cottage

CB214DT

Woodhall Lane

CB216BS

Linton Road

CB214NF

Bakers Lane

CB215PB

Spring Terrace

CB214HY

Symonds Lane

CB214UD

Primrose Way

CB216AY

Pampisford Road

CB214EN

Linton

CB214LU

Horseheath Road

CB214RY

High Street

CB214LW

Balsham Road

CB214RU

Blacksmiths Lane

CB214TF

Nosterfield End

CB214QZ

Mill Green

CB80UP

Mill Road

CB214LB

Granta Vale

CB215NP

Bull Lane

CB214PS

Dean Road

CB214HG

Coopers Court

CB214RW

Old Camps Castle

CB89LE

Carlton Green

CB214AN

Anvil Close

CB214RP

Streetly End

CB214XF

Brinkman Road

CB214AD

Goodliffe Avenue

CB214NS

Long Lane

CB214AT

Otter Burn

CB214JZ

Green Lane

CB214QF

Linton Road

CB214HQ

Cambridge Road

CB214QX

Cardinals Green

CB214XB

Wheatsheaf Way

CB214TT

Bartlow Road

CB214LP

Lamb Fair Court

CB214DU

Woodhall Lane

CB214HX

Meadow Lane

CB214PR

Bartlow Road

Data Sources

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