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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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
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

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Longstanton, Swavesey & Oakington area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 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
Detached60£535,000
Flats9£230,000
Semi-Detached30£343,500
Terraced28£295,000

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

CB241BW

Stirling Road

CB241BP

Temple Road

CB244AG

Middle Watch

CB243BJ

School Lane

CB243GY

Stevensons Road

CB243AP

Holme Close

CB243AN

Vicarage Close

CB238DW

Huntingdon Road

CB243EF

Thornhill Place

CB243ED

Ladywalk

CB243BL

Rectory Close

CB241EF

Brookfield Walk

CB241EN

Longstanton

CB243BF

Mitchcroft Road

CB243YW

Dry Drayton Road

CB243AE

Lowbury Crescent

CB243BA

Coles Lane

CB241BA

Duck Hook Walk

CB243AL

Water Lane

CB241EW

Papaver Avenue

CB243DZ

Brookfield Drive

CB244RU

Ramper Road

CB241BR

Caesar Way

CB244QL

Over Road

CB244QP

Hale Road

CB241ES

Longstanton

CB243DY

Prentice Close

CB243FH

Orchard Mews

CB241EE

Bunker Drive

CB243AT

Manor Farm Close

CB241BL

Claudius Walk

CB244GH

Turnbridge Court

CB241DU

Magpie Drive

CB241DZ

Wellington Road

CB244UL

Anderson Road

CB244RT

Whitton Close

CB244RZ

Carters Way

CB241EA

Green Lane

CB243DL

Hattons Park

CB243DD

St Michaels Lane

CB241BH

Shute Lane

CB241DG

Flude Way

CB244QG

Market Street

CB241AR

Heron Road

CB243DB

Wilson's Road

CB241BJ

Pedersen Way

CB244RR

Gibraltar Lane

CB241DW

Stirling Road

CB241DA

Vole Close

CB241BT

Roman Close

CB241DQ

Canute Close

CB241DB

Parr Close

CB241AA

Pathfinder Way

CB243FA

Garwood Drive

CB244QJ

Station Road

CB241AS

Heron Road

CB243DN

Hattons Road

CB243DE

St Michaels Lane

CB241AY

Pathfinder Way

CB241EQ

Mallard Close

CB244UG

Rowles Way

CB244AH

Folly Road

CB241EH

Dexter Place

CB244RG

Boxworth End

CB241BB

Dormie Road

CB244QQ

Brick Kiln Drove

CB243AY

Cherry Orchard

CB243BH

Mead View

CB244AP

Burgess Close

CB244AB

Middle Watch

CB243GT

Bullen Close

CB241BN

Crabtree Road

CB243AJ

Arcadia Gardens

CB243AS

Meadow Farm Close

CB243DA

Wilsons Road

CB243ES

Kides Crescent

CB244FQ

Anderson Road

CB244QY

Wallmans Lane

CB241DJ

Stirling Road

CB243ET

Eaton Way

CB241AN

Partridge Way

CB244TT

Whitegate Close

CB241EY

Tansey Drive

CB241AJ

Swan End

CB241DF

Yeoman Close

CB241AQ

Cuckoo Way

CB241EX

Harebell Road

CB243AA

Croft Lane

CB241AL

Stirling Road

CB243AH

Station Road

CB243EA

Spiggots Close

CB243AQ

Mill Road

CB243FJ

Longstanton

CB244RY

Priory Avenue

CB243EX

Hart Close

CB238DP

Tipplers' Road

CB241DR

Ethelred Drive

CB243DG

Mills Lane

CB243EH

Rampton Drift

CB243AU

Church View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.