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Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington

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About

Longstanton, Swavesey and Oakington form a cluster of villages situated northwest of Cambridge, characterised by a mix of older housing and modern developments. The area is largely defined by flat, open fenland landscapes, with agricultural fields and drainage channels shaping the surroundings. Residential streets are interspersed with local shops, primary schools, and village halls serving the communities.

The former RAF Oakington barracks have been repurposed into housing, adding a distinct architectural layer to Oakington's profile. Public transport connections, including the guided busway to Cambridge, run through the area, linking these settlements to the city while they maintain separate village identities.

Area overview

On average Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington is £78,196 per year. There are 7 schools in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington is home to around 9,937 people, with a population density of about 274.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington Population
9,937
Population density
274.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.27(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.79(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(+4%)
Vehicle crime
3.62(-20%)
Public order
3.52(-32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,445
74.91%
Other White
959
9.65%
Indian
308
3.1%
Other Asian
153
1.54%
Chinese
148
1.49%
Total population: 9,938

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,797
49.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,152
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
900
11.67%
No qualifications
798
10.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,715

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,735
43.21%
Owns outright
1,176
29.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
517
12.88%
Other social rented
210
5.23%
Social rents from council
210
5.23%
Total households: 4,015

Property prices in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington 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 Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached69£520,000
Flats14£250,000
Semi-Detached48£325,000
Terraced34£297,500

10 years median price trend in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington.

All postcodes in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington

CB243AT

Manor Farm Close

CB243AQ

Mill Road

CB243FF

The Orchards

CB241BR

Caesar Way

CB243AU

Church View

CB243BS

High Street

CB244RR

Gibraltar Lane

CB243YW

Dry Drayton Road

CB238DS

Bar Road

CB241AH

Chivers Way

CB241BN

Crabtree Road

CB243DZ

Brookfield Drive

CB243EW

Rampton Drift

CB241AG

Orchard Way

CB241BQ

Augustus Road

CB241EB

Sandpit Lane

CB241FD

Longstanton

CB243EF

Thornhill Place

CB243EZ

Walker Way

CB238DP

Tipplers' Road

CB241FB

Clover Court

CB243DA

Wilsons Road

CB244GQ

Moat Way

CB244QJ

Station Road

CB244QZ

Over Road

CB244RF

Greenside Close

CB243DG

Mills Lane

CB243EA

Spiggots Close

CB244RJ

Thistle Green

CB241AR

Heron Road

CB244RW

Middle Watch

CB241BT

Roman Close

CB241DW

Stirling Road

CB243AA

Croft Lane

CB244AL

Gale Close

CB243AD

The Drift

CB243DU

Forge End

CB243EH

Rampton Drift

CB244RB

Rose & Crown Road

CB241AB

Mallard Lane

CB241DX

Lockhart Way

CB243BX

Thatchers Wood

CB243DJ

Haddows Close

CB243DR

Station Road

CB243DY

Prentice Close

CB243ET

Eaton Way

CB244UG

Rowles Way

CB241BD

Links Lane

CB241DF

Yeoman Close

CB243AG

High Street

CB243BW

Colesfield

CB244QL

Over Road

CB241ET

Thistle Street

CB241DR

Ethelred Drive

CB243BH

Mead View

CB244QY

Wallmans Lane

CB244AA

Cygnus Business Park

CB244GJ

Chantry Close

CB244TR

Moat Way

CB243BQ

Orchard Way

CB243DX

Bar Road

CB243EL

Nether Grove

CB243GT

Bullen Close

CB241DB

Parr Close

CB241DJ

Stirling Road

CB243AN

Vicarage Close

CB243DE

St Michaels Lane

CB243GZ

Sheepwash Way

CB241AS

Heron Road

CB241EJ

Jersey Road

CB243AE

Lowbury Crescent

CB243EX

Hart Close

CB244RA

Boxworth End

CB241AP

Warren Way

CB243FA

Garwood Drive

CB244WZ

Market Street

CB241BW

Stirling Road

CB241BX

Iceni Walk

CB243DN

Hattons Road

CB244QT

Boxworth End

CB241EU

Thistle Street

CB244AF

Fen Drayton Road

CB244QQ

Brick Kiln Drove

CB244QU

High Street

CB243FJ

Longstanton

CB241BS

Mistle Thrush Drive

CB243BG

Cambridge Road

CB241DE

Britannia Road

CB241BJ

Pedersen Way

CB243BN

Brookside

CB243DF

Mills Lane

CB244GH

Turnbridge Court

CB241BL

Claudius Walk

CB241DA

Vole Close

CB241DD

Britannia Road

CB243DB

Wilson's Road

CB243ER

Mitchcroft Road

CB244AB

Middle Watch

CB244RX

Ramper Road

CB241AW

Woodpecker Close

Data Sources

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