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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

CB214PL

Church Lane

CB214SS

Park Lane

CB214SF

Withersfield Road

CB215NZ

Pound Farm Barns

CB214RJ

Bangs Close

CB214XX

West Wickham Road

CB214DY

Burrell Way

CB214LN

Cambridge Road

CB214UA

Kingfisher Walk

CB214UB

Maple Close

CB214EB

Dolls Close

CB214YW

Clover Court

CB214EQ

Horseshoe Close

CB214AA

Keene Fields

CB215LP

Mill Road

CB216DB

Linton

CB214LX

Rhugarve Gardens

CB214NA

The Ridgeway

CB214QY

Cardinals Green

CB214QH

Church Road

CB215NF

Six Mile Bottom Road

CB214YR

Wheat Croft

CB214XA

Dolphin Close

CB214QS

Haverhill Road

CB214NG

Martins Lane

CB214TJ

Church Lane

CB80UT

Six Mile Bottom Road

CB214AE

Pedlars Yard

CB214XE

Balingdon Lane

CB215NY

Mill Hill

CB214EU

The Rookery

CB214DZ

West Wickham Road

CB214DJ

High Street

CB214DG

School Lane

CB214HB

Linton Road

CB214SA

Maypole Croft

CB214QE

Audley Way

CB214QB

Meadow Cottages

CB214TB

Haverhill Road

CB214LJ

Rivey Close

CB214HA

Linton Road

CB214YL

Parsonage Way

CB214PP

Camps Road

CB214UJ

Back Road

CB214SY

Bartlow Road

CB215LU

High Street

CB214YN

Barley Way

CB214DX

West Wratting Road

CB214JW

Holttums Yard

CB214JX

Church Lane

CB214DW

Trinity Close

CB214AH

Kinsey Place

CB214JF

Back Road

CB214HU

Market Lane

CB214UW

Linton

CB214AQ

Cambridge Road

CB214AP

Paddock Close

CB214JJ

The Furrells

CB214QA

West Wickham Road

CB214AS

Samworth Close

CB214XG

Meadhaven

CB214LR

Dovehouse Close

CB214LS

Harefield Rise

CB214LF

Back Road

CB214SX

Bartlow Road

CB214TH

Church Lane

CB214UF

The Woodlands

CB215NJ

Bull Lane Corner

CB214JN

Green Hill Mews

CB214RX

Balsham Road

CB214ND

Finchams Close

CB214TE

Nosterfield End

CB214AB

Whyts Acre

CB214JG

Flaxfields

CB215PE

Church End

CB214EZ

Fox Road

CB214AX

Castle Meadow

Data Sources

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