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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

CB214QP

Dean Road

CB214RT

Streetly End

CB214JF

Back Road

CB214SD

Burton End

CB214TF

Nosterfield End

CB214AS

Samworth Close

CB214JY

Mill Lane

CB214LT

Lonsdale

CB214QG

Haverhill Road

CB214QH

Church Road

CB214RG

Haverhill Road

CB215PE

Church End

CB214QA

West Wickham Road

CB216BU

Elm Cottage

CB214SX

Bartlow Road

CB214XF

Brinkman Road

CB215NL

Spicers Close

CB215PA

Brinkley Road

CB215PH

Days Barn

CB214EB

Dolls Close

CB214ND

Finchams Close

CB214UX

Station Road

CB216BZ

Church Cottages

CB214AB

Whyts Acre

CB214RE

Haverhill Road

CB214SY

Bartlow Road

CB215NE

Six Mile Bottom Road

CB216AY

Pampisford Road

CB102JQ

Camps Road

CB214NP

Joiners Road

CB214RN

New Road

CB214AG

The Rookery

CB214HE

Dotterell Cottages

CB214NL

Cambridge Road

CB214PN

Bartlow Road

CB214DG

School Lane

CB214EW

Orchard Close

CB214UA

Kingfisher Walk

CB214XQ

Bawtree Crescent

CB80UP

Mill Road

CB89JZ

Church Road

CB214DZ

West Wickham Road

CB214JS

Coles Lane

CB214TG

Nosterfield End

CB214AH

Kinsey Place

CB214HU

Market Lane

CB214LJ

Rivey Close

CB214LL

Tower View

CB214TN

Linton

CB215NA

The Causeway

CB214BB

Skipper's Lane

CB214HS

High Street

CB214HX

Meadow Lane

CB214LW

Balsham Road

CB214RF

Alington Terrace

CB215LU

High Street

CB214AX

Castle Meadow

CB214EP

High Street

CB214YT

Granta Leys

CB89WH

Brinkley Road

CB214NA

The Ridgeway

CB214NH

Essex Gardens

CB214PP

Camps Road

CB214BE

Hildersham Road

CB214SF

Withersfield Road

CB214HF

Dungate Lane

CB214HG

Coopers Court

CB214JX

Church Lane

CB214PW

Malting Cottage

CB214QR

Haverhill Road

CB214RU

Blacksmiths Lane

CB214TT

Bartlow Road

CB214UY

West Wickham Road

CB214AD

Goodliffe Avenue

CB214JR

Did Dell Court

CB214LN

Cambridge Road

CB215NT

The Green

Data Sources

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