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About

Linton ward covers the large village of Linton and its surrounding rural land in the southeast of the county. The village itself is centred on its historic High Street, which features a mix of local shops and services. The area is characterised by chalk stream meadows and farmland that extends towards the Essex border. The River Granta flows through the parish, influencing the local landscape and ecology.

A notable local landmark is the Linton Zoo, a conservation-focused wildlife park established for decades. The parish church of St Mary’s, with its medieval tower, stands near the village centre. The ward includes the smaller settlement of Bartlow, known for its Roman burial mounds. Transport links are primarily via the A1307 road, connecting to Cambridge and Haverhill.

Area overview

On average Linton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Linton is £72,011 per year. There are 5 schools in Linton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Linton is home to around 7,234 people, with a population density of about 124.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Linton Population
7,234
Population density
124.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.37(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.36(0%)
Burglary
4.84(+74%)
Drugs
4.84(+67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,457
89.31%
Other White
363
5.02%
Indian
63
0.87%
Irish
50
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.65%
Total population: 7,230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,615
43.87%
Level 3 (A level)
877
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
779
13.07%
No qualifications
768
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,961

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,261
41.1%
Owns with a mortgage
911
29.69%
Social rents from council
364
11.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
9.52%
Other social rented
127
4.14%
Total households: 3,068

Property prices in Linton

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£386
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£337K – £583K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £386 per square foot) in Linton area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,000 up to £2,405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Linton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£575,000£398
Semi-Detached24£378,750£343
Terraced18£350,000£410
Flats2£225,000£362

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Linton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£236,250£375,000£292,500
2017£500,000£198,500£360,000£260,000
2018£542,500£350,000£276,250
2019£595,000£160,500£350,000£262,500
2020£590,000£356,500£293,250
2021£597,498£247,500£359,750£302,500
2022£620,000£150,000£370,000£304,000
2023£630,000£297,000£376,500£303,750
2024£613,000£155,000£370,000£295,000
2025£606,000£182,100£377,500£349,500
2026£525,000£215,000£407,500£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£240£302£325
2017£379£333£327£363
2018£362£307£370
2019£355£203£317£355
2020£386£339£390
2021£391£350£356£372
2022£402£389£400
2023£423£289£400£404
2024£390£171£335£409
2025£382£215£347£374
2026£401£312£343£413
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Linton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Linton

Is Linton safe?

Linton records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Linton?

The median sale price in Linton is £417,500 (about £386 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Linton?

Linton has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Linton?

Linton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Linton sits around rank 28,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Linton?

The average household income in Linton is around £72,011 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Linton?

Linton is represented by 2 elected councillors: Henry Batchelor (Liberal Democrats) and John Batchelor (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Linton

CB214TR

Camps End

CB216GH

Linton

CB214XQ

Bawtree Crescent

CB214LF

Back Road

CB216BX

Moorefield Close

CB214PS

Dean Road

CB214SW

Alpha Terrace

CB214LY

Bartlow Road

CB214NS

Long Lane

CB214RU

Blacksmiths Lane

CB214YN

Barley Way

CB214NH

Essex Gardens

CB214QZ

Mill Green

CB214LD

Balsham Road

CB214AB

Whyts Acre

CB214JP

Paynes Meadow

CB214LT

Lonsdale

CB214AH

Kinsey Place

CB214SR

Park Lane

CB214NF

Bakers Lane

CB214UX

Station Road

CB214LA

Beech Way

CB214NA

The Ridgeway

CB214UH

The Grove

CB216AT

Chalky Road

CB214YS

Millers Close

CB214UW

Linton

CB214XN

The Grip

CB216DJ

Larkfield

CB214HU

Market Lane

CB216BU

Elm Cottage

CB214TA

The Green

CB216BH

Church Close

CB214AX

Castle Meadow

CB214XF

Brinkman Road

CB216GQ

Linton

CB214LE

Balsham Road

CB214ND

Finchams Close

CB216AL

Pampisford Road

CB214PL

Church Lane

CB214JF

Back Road

CB216BT

Beech Row

CB214TQ

Church Lane

CB214YL

Parsonage Way

CB216BG

High Street

CB216BW

Cambridge Road

CB214SS

Park Lane

CB216AP

Roman Road

CB214HX

Meadow Lane

CB214JT

High Street

CB216BE

West Field

CB214UG

The Woodlands

CB214XB

Wheatsheaf Way

CB216AG

Lewis Crescent

CB214JA

Palmers Close

CB214PW

Malting Cottage

CB214UB

Maple Close

CB214LW

Balsham Road

CB214JH

Chalklands

CB214RN

New Road

CB102JQ

Camps Road

CB214JR

Did Dell Court

CB214NB

Emsons Close

CB214NR

The Grip

CB214AZ

Barrows Way

CB214RD

Shudy Camps Park

CB214AU

Trout Beck

CB216AR

Cambridge Road

CB216BY

Pear Tree Cottages

CB214LB

Granta Vale

CB216GB

Linton

CB214XA

Dolphin Close

CB214JZ

Green Lane

CB214EN

Linton

CB214LU

Horseheath Road

CB216AQ

Pampisford Road

CB214UR

Kenwood Gardens

CB214YP

Fairfield Way

CB214XD

Wheatsheaf Way

CB216DD

Little Abington Road

CB216AU

South Road

CB214HG

Coopers Court

CB214LG

Back Road

CB214BF

Old Orchard Grove

CB216AS

North Road

CB214NL

Cambridge Road

CB214TH

Church Lane

CB214UF

The Woodlands

CB214UJ

Back Road

CB214TD

Claydon Close

CB214LZ

Joiners Court

CB214TE

Nosterfield End

CB214ST

Park Lane

CB216AZ

Meadow Walk

CB214JG

Flaxfields

CB214LN

Cambridge Road

CB214TJ

Church Lane

CB216BS

Linton Road

CB214XE

Balingdon Lane

CB216GS

Linton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.