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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 7 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
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
23.36(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.47(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.81(-9%)
Other theft
4.98(-10%)
Burglary
4.42(+59%)
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

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Linton area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £2,405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Linton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£577,500
Flats4£182,100
Semi-Detached27£385,000
Terraced16£334,000

10 years median price trend in Linton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linton.

All postcodes in Linton

CB214JX

Church Lane

CB214PW

Malting Cottage

CB214RU

Blacksmiths Lane

CB214TT

Bartlow Road

CB216AD

Granta Park

CB214JR

Did Dell Court

CB214LN

Cambridge Road

CB216GS

Linton

Data Sources

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