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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

CB243AB

Longstanton Road

CB243DH

The Dale

CB243XL

The Vines

CB244AG

Middle Watch

CB243DP

Fews Lane

CB243FD

Lofthouse Way

CB243GY

Stevensons Road

CB244UQ

Buckingway Business Park

CB241ED

Fairway Close

CB243AR

Westwick Terrace

CB238HB

Dry Drayton Road

CB243GS

Days Meadow

CB244GL

Boxworth End

CB241DU

Magpie Drive

CB243BA

Coles Lane

CB243BB

Longstanton Road

CB243EN

Rampton Road

CB243GN

Nelson Crescent

CB243GP

Over Road

CB244RN

Middle Watch

CB241AE

Cos Road

CB241BE

Mulligan Way

CB241EE

Bunker Drive

CB244QN

Taylors Lane

CB241AX

Wellington Road

CB241BZ

Kingfisher Close

CB241AD

Bramley Walk

CB241DL

Eagle Way

CB241DZ

Wellington Road

CB241EF

Brookfield Walk

CB243AH

Station Road

CB243AZ

Saxon Close

CB244AP

Burgess Close

CB241AL

Stirling Road

CB241EL

Highland Road

CB241EY

Tansey Drive

CB243AS

Meadow Farm Close

CB241DQ

Canute Close

CB241DS

Alfred Close

CB241ES

Longstanton

CB241EW

Papaver Avenue

CB241FA

Longstanton

CB243AL

Water Lane

CB241FE

Longstanton

CB243ED

Ladywalk

CB244TT

Whitegate Close

CB243BZ

St Michaels

CB243EY

Holland Walk

CB244AN

Barwell Close

CB241AA

Pathfinder Way

CB241AY

Pathfinder Way

CB243FG

Stokes Close

CB244AD

Uttons Drove

CB244AH

Folly Road

CB245HJ

Stanton Mere Way

CB241BF

Peppercorn Drive

CB241BH

Shute Lane

CB241EH

Dexter Place

CB244AJ

Long Road

CB241AZ

Hosel Road

CB243AY

Cherry Orchard

CB243ES

Kides Crescent

CB241EG

Longhorn Close

CB243FH

Orchard Mews

CB241AQ

Cuckoo Way

CB244QP

Hale Road

CB241AU

Pathfinder Way

CB243DT

Clive Hall Drive

CB244QW

Chequers Court

CB241BA

Duck Hook Walk

CB241BB

Dormie Road

CB241EQ

Mallard Close

CB243DD

St Michaels Lane

CB243DW

Over Road

CB243US

Duddle Drive

CB243EU

Swallow Close

CB243BF

Mitchcroft Road

CB244RZ

Carters Way

CB241EN

Longstanton

CB243AW

Queens Way

CB243DL

Hattons Park

CB243EP

High Street

CB243XA

Kettles Close

CB244RG

Boxworth End

CB241DP

Edward Road

CB241AJ

Swan End

CB243AJ

Arcadia Gardens

CB243BE

Mitchcroft Road

CB243BP

High Street

CB243EG

Magdalene Close

CB243EQ

Magdalene Close

CB244QR

Black Horse Lane

CB238DW

Huntingdon Road

CB244SA

Thistle Green

CB241BP

Temple Road

CB243AF

Coles Lane

CB244QH

Hobbledodds Close

CB241ER

Larkspur

CB243EE

Thornhill Place

CB241BU

Villa Road

Data Sources

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