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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

CB215NS

Common Road

CB215PF

Larkhall Cottages

CB214HY

Symonds Lane

CB214LB

Granta Vale

CB214AU

Trout Beck

CB214UR

Kenwood Gardens

CB214RR

Streetly End

CB214YN

Barley Way

CB214YR

Wheat Croft

CB214AQ

Cambridge Road

CB214LF

Back Road

CB214LZ

Joiners Court

CB214QN

Haverhill Road

CB214QY

Cardinals Green

CB214TP

Camps Hall Cottages

CB214LH

Rivey Way

CB214LR

Dovehouse Close

CB214NS

Long Lane

CB214RS

Streetly End

CB214AE

Pedlars Yard

CB214ER

Mays Avenue

CB216DQ

Blench Lane

CB214AL

Farriers Way

CB214DS

Church Lane

CB214DX

West Wratting Road

CB214EA

Bartons Close

CB214EJ

Hay Close

CB214JZ

Green Lane

CB214QU

The Terrace

CB214NF

Bakers Lane

CB214FD

Stantons

CB214SH

Home Close

CB215LY

Hayter Close

CB214HT

Horn Lane

CB214NE

Finchams Close

CB214PY

Bartlow Barns

CB214SR

Park Lane

CB89JY

Brinkley Road

CB214LA

Beech Way

CB214XD

Wheatsheaf Way

CB214HD

Cambridge Road

CB214TR

Camps End

CB214TW

Olmstead Green

CB214YW

Clover Court

CB215LR

The Common

CB214DJ

High Street

CB214JJ

The Furrells

CB214JL

Crabtree Croft

CB214YL

Parsonage Way

CB214BF

Old Orchard Grove

CB214LQ

Back Road

CB214LU

Horseheath Road

CB80SW

Willingham Green

CB89JX

Brinkley Road

CB214XJ

Pembroke Lane

CB214QS

Haverhill Road

CB214RD

Shudy Camps Park

CB214RQ

Parkway

CB215NZ

Pound Farm Barns

CB214ES

Nine Chimneys Lane

CB215NR

Common Road

CB216DD

Little Abington Road

CB214BG

Linton

CB214JN

Green Hill Mews

CB214LS

Harefield Rise

CB214NT

Hadstock Road

CB214UE

Cherry Close

CB215NX

Chapel Road

CB214EN

Linton

CB214PL

Church Lane

CB214TQ

Church Lane

CB215LT

Mill Road

CB214NN

Cambridge Road

CB214QE

Audley Way

CB214RA

Main Street

CB214SN

High Street

CB214TE

Nosterfield End

CB214YP

Fairfield Way

CB214QX

Cardinals Green

CB214SU

Park Lane

CB214AP

Paddock Close

CB214EL

Field End

CB214XE

Balingdon Lane

CB215NU

Horseshoes Lane

CB89LE

Carlton Green

CB214BA

Spur Road

CB214JH

Chalklands

CB214QQ

Cornish Close

CB214SS

Park Lane

CB214UF

The Woodlands

CB214AF

Flaxfields

CB214NW

Station Road

CB214RW

Old Camps Castle

CB216DB

Linton

CB214EQ

Horseshoe Close

CB214LX

Rhugarve Gardens

CB214TD

Claydon Close

CB216BT

Beech Row

CB214HJ

Cambridge Road

CB214LD

Balsham Road

Data Sources

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