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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 6 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
59
Deprivation level
3/10
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
26.97(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.8(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.75(+22%)
Vehicle crime
4.53(+3%)
Burglary
4.03(+45%)
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%
Social rents from council
210
5.23%
Other social rented
210
5.23%
Total households: 4,015

Property prices in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£308K – £534K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £356 per square foot) in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£536,250£350
Semi-Detached31£345,000£386
Terraced27£315,000£342
Flats7£235,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437,500£142,475£295,250£243,500
2017£419,995£165,000£319,998£270,000
2018£433,955£242,498£296,995£302,000
2019£435,000£229,995£321,000£284,995
2020£433,995£237,495£337,995£283,000
2021£442,000£233,000£349,995£285,000
2022£499,995£237,500£382,073£340,000
2023£505,000£268,248£368,950£312,500
2024£445,000£244,000£350,000£289,750
2025£535,000£220,000£340,500£300,000
2026£555,000£268,000£455,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£323£316£300
2017£325£307£310£298
2018£322£344£354£354
2019£294£332£327£324
2020£321£334£352£317
2021£335£360£326£323
2022£348£366£370£380
2023£368£399£372£357
2024£375£387£371£374
2025£347£341£385£373
2026£338£356£397£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington

Is Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington safe?

Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington?

The median sale price in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington is £385,000 (about £356 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington?

Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington?

Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington sits around rank 30,311 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 Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington?

The average household income in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington is around £78,196 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington

CB241AH

Chivers Way

CB244AE

Buckingway Business Park

CB244RB

Rose & Crown Road

CB243BB

Longstanton Road

CB244QU

High Street

CB238DS

Bar Road

CB241BX

Iceni Walk

CB243EZ

Walker Way

CB243DU

Forge End

CB244RW

Middle Watch

CB244RF

Greenside Close

CB244AD

Uttons Drove

CB243BQ

Orchard Way

CB243FG

Stokes Close

CB243UP

Duddle Drive

CB243DX

Bar Road

CB241FD

Longstanton

CB241EJ

Jersey Road

CB243GU

Hardy Close

CB243EE

Thornhill Place

CB244AN

Barwell Close

CB244RA

Boxworth End

CB243BZ

St Michaels

CB241AZ

Hosel Road

CB243AD

The Drift

CB241BU

Villa Road

CB241FE

Longstanton

CB241AD

Bramley Walk

CB243ER

Mitchcroft Road

CB241ET

Thistle Street

CB241DD

Britannia Road

CB241AX

Wellington Road

CB243GZ

Sheepwash Way

CB241EL

Highland Road

CB244RQ

Tipplers' Road

CB241AP

Warren Way

CB243DT

Clive Hall Drive

CB244RL

School Lane

CB244TR

Moat Way

CB243BX

Thatchers Wood

CB243XA

Kettles Close

CB244QW

Chequers Court

CB243AZ

Saxon Close

CB244AJ

Long Road

CB244RJ

Thistle Green

CB243EP

High Street

CB243BU

Woodside

CB243XL

The Vines

CB244GJ

Chantry Close

CB241BE

Mulligan Way

CB244RE

Huntingdon Road

CB241AE

Cos Road

CB244QT

Boxworth End

CB241BG

Peppercorn Drive

CB244AL

Gale Close

CB243DP

Fews Lane

CB241EB

Sandpit Lane

CB244AA

Cygnus Business Park

CB241EG

Longhorn Close

CB243BG

Cambridge Road

CB241DH

Stirling Road

CB243AG

High Street

CB243BD

Dry Drayton Road

CB243FD

Lofthouse Way

CB241EP

Cascade Close

CB241AG

Orchard Way

CB241ED

Fairway Close

CB241AF

Grenadier Drive

CB241BZ

Kingfisher Close

CB243EN

Rampton Road

CB241AW

Woodpecker Close

CB243AR

Westwick Terrace

CB243GP

Over Road

CB244SA

Thistle Green

CB243EG

Magdalene Close

CB238HB

Dry Drayton Road

CB241DP

Edward Road

CB241ER

Larkspur

CB244GL

Boxworth End

CB244QZ

Over Road

CB243EW

Rampton Drift

CB243DH

The Dale

CB241DY

Birdie Walk

CB243AB

Longstanton Road

CB241FA

Longstanton

CB241DT

Raven Drive

CB243BE

Mitchcroft Road

CB243BW

Colesfield

CB244UQ

Buckingway Business Park

CB241BD

Links Lane

CB243BS

High Street

CB243DQ

Oakington Business Park

CB241FB

Clover Court

CB241DN

Egbert Walk

CB243FF

The Orchards

CB243GN

Nelson Crescent

CB241AT

Burrows Way

CB241AB

Mallard Lane

CB243DJ

Haddows Close

CB244QR

Black Horse Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.