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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

CB243BY

Brewers Close

CB244RS

Gibraltar Lane

CB244QN

Taylors Lane

CB241DS

Alfred Close

CB241AU

Pathfinder Way

CB243AW

Queens Way

CB244GQ

Moat Way

CB241EU

Thistle Street

CB243BT

High Street

CB243DR

Station Road

CB243AF

Coles Lane

CB243EU

Swallow Close

CB241DL

Eagle Way

CB244RN

Middle Watch

CB243BN

Brookside

CB244AF

Fen Drayton Road

CB243EQ

Magdalene Close

CB243DS

Station Road

CB241BF

Peppercorn Drive

CB243FE

Fairview

CB243DW

Over Road

CB241BY

Eagle Way

CB245HJ

Stanton Mere Way

CB243US

Duddle Drive

CB243GW

Collingwood Drive

CB244RX

Ramper Road

CB244QH

Hobbledodds Close

CB241DX

Lockhart Way

CB243YX

Dry Drayton Road

CB243EY

Holland Walk

CB241DE

Britannia Road

CB243DF

Mills Lane

CB244WZ

Market Street

CB243GS

Days Meadow

CB243EL

Nether Grove

CB244RP

Middle Watch

CB241BQ

Augustus Road

CB243BP

High Street

CB241BS

Mistle Thrush Drive

Data Sources

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