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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

CB243AP

Holme Close

CB243FE

Fairview

CB243YX

Dry Drayton Road

CB244RT

Whitton Close

CB241AF

Grenadier Drive

CB241AN

Partridge Way

CB241EP

Cascade Close

CB243BU

Woodside

CB243GU

Hardy Close

CB244AE

Buckingway Business Park

CB244RP

Middle Watch

CB244RS

Gibraltar Lane

CB241DN

Egbert Walk

CB241EA

Green Lane

CB243UP

Duddle Drive

CB244FQ

Anderson Road

CB241EX

Harebell Road

CB243BD

Dry Drayton Road

CB243BJ

School Lane

CB243GW

Collingwood Drive

CB244QG

Market Street

CB241BG

Peppercorn Drive

CB244UL

Anderson Road

CB243BY

Brewers Close

CB244RL

School Lane

CB241BY

Eagle Way

CB241DG

Flude Way

CB241DY

Birdie Walk

CB243BL

Rectory Close

CB243DS

Station Road

CB244RY

Priory Avenue

CB241AT

Burrows Way

CB241DH

Stirling Road

CB241DT

Raven Drive

CB243BT

High Street

CB243DQ

Oakington Business Park

CB244RE

Huntingdon Road

CB244RQ

Tipplers' Road

CB244RU

Ramper Road

Data Sources

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