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Milton & Waterbeach

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About

Milton & Waterbeach ward lies in the northern part of the South Cambridgeshire district, characterised by its mix of residential development and open fenland. The area includes the village of Milton, which has expanded significantly with modern housing, and the larger village of Waterbeach, historically connected to its now-closed barracks and railway station. The landscape is largely flat, with agricultural fields and drainage channels defining the spaces between settlements.

A notable feature is the proximity to Waterbeach Waste Management Park, a major facility serving the county. The ward is bordered by the A10 road and the River Cam, with the Cambridge Innovation Park adding an employment focus. The expansive Waterbeach Barracks site is undergoing a substantial transformation into a new town, which will significantly alter the area's character and population in the coming years.

Area overview

On average Milton & Waterbeach has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Milton & Waterbeach is £68,781 per year. There are 2 schools in Milton & Waterbeach: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Milton & Waterbeach is home to around 10,928 people, with a population density of about 269 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milton & Waterbeach Population
10,928
Population density
269 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.63(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.84(+46%)
Other theft
12.9(+136%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(+12%)
Vehicle crime
6.22(+41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,043
73.61%
Other White
1,219
11.16%
Indian
352
3.22%
Chinese
174
1.59%
Other
148
1.35%
Total population: 10,926

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,437
49.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,183
13.17%
No qualifications
1,169
13.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
908
10.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
625
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 8,980

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,661
35.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,432
30.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
816
17.32%
Social rents from council
297
6.3%
Other social rented
265
5.63%
Total households: 4,711

Property prices in Milton & Waterbeach

Median price£421,750
Price per sq ft£438
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £514K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £421,750 (about £438 per square foot) in Milton & Waterbeach area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£532,500£438
Semi-Detached37£393,500£445
Terraced44£352,625£438
Flats9£232,500£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milton & Waterbeach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£217,500£339,750£285,250
2017£439,873£200,000£346,445£285,000
2018£420,000£195,000£339,995£298,000
2019£450,000£203,000£329,000£300,000
2020£470,000£192,500£360,000£325,000
2021£480,000£220,000£355,000£302,500
2022£525,000£222,500£378,000£329,065
2023£525,000£242,000£385,000£335,000
2024£540,000£295,000£380,050£345,000
2025£540,000£243,000£375,000£374,500
2026£510,000£172,750£435,000£327,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356£383£378£340
2017£387£391£384£384
2018£387£379£409£378
2019£363£365£391£392
2020£394£388£361£366
2021£381£426£400£398
2022£418£426£459£418
2023£422£435£392£441
2024£427£447£481£403
2025£446£353£451£401
2026£435£324£443£461
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Milton & Waterbeach in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Milton & Waterbeach

Is Milton & Waterbeach safe?

Milton & Waterbeach records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Milton & Waterbeach?

The median sale price in Milton & Waterbeach is £421,750 (about £438 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Milton & Waterbeach?

Milton & Waterbeach has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Milton & Waterbeach?

Milton & Waterbeach scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Milton & Waterbeach sits around rank 24,837 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 Milton & Waterbeach?

The average household income in Milton & Waterbeach is around £68,781 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Milton & Waterbeach?

Milton & Waterbeach is represented by 3 elected councillors: Anna Elizabeth Bradnam (Liberal Democrats), Laura MacLeod (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Joseph Bearpark (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Milton & Waterbeach

CB259GD

Ravensdale

CB259RY

Apple Walk

CB246DA

Landbeach Road

CB259LY

Capper Road

CB259RH

Harding Close

CB40FW

Science Park

CB259NS

Payton Way

CB246PP

Cambridge Road

CB40WW

Milton & Waterbeach

CB259JW

Chapel Close

CB259PU

Kirby Terrace

CB246EU

Peter Goodin Close

CB259RW

Wellington Close

CB40AF

Milton Road

CB259FX

Glenmore Business Park

CB246AE

Landbeach Road

CB259RS

Rye Mews

CB246ZL

The Rowans

CB246BU

Pryor Close

CB246DL

Humphries Way

CB40GQ

Science Park

CB246ZN

The Sycamores

CB246DY

Garner Close

CB246BP

Milton Court

CB246DG

Butt Lane

CB259LU

Templar Walk

CB246BE

James Carlton Close

CB259QN

Gillyflower Lane

CB259PT

Abbey Court

CB259RP

Watermans Road

CB40WB

Science Park

CB40AE

Cambridge Square

CB259FY

Abrahams Close

CB40WG

Milton & Waterbeach

CB259HP

Greenside

CB259QZ

Flint Lane

CB259LR

Long Drove

CB259PH

Ely Road

CB246AZ

Cambridge Road Industrial Estate

CB259HY

Gibson Close

CB259PR

Winfold Road

CB246DZ

Conder Close

CB259RN

Denson Close

CB246DR

Starling Close

CB259LL

Burgess Drove

CB40FN

Milton & Waterbeach

CB259PP

Adams Court

CB259PX

Lode Avenue

CB259RD

Anglers Way

CB246ZB

Gunnell Close

CB259HN

High Street

CB246EE

Mansfield Close

CB259TN

Beach Drive

CB259QW

Saberton Close

CB40WH

Milton & Waterbeach

CB259LF

Orchard Drive

CB40ZT

Cowley Road

CB259NX

Barker Close

CB40FZ

Milton & Waterbeach

CB259FB

Matthew Parker Close

CB259QX

Pembroke Avenue

CB246DW

Ballard Close

CB259RB

Bannold Court

CB259GJ

Harvey Way

CB259GU

Denny End Road

CB246ZQ

The Elms

CB259LW

Long Drove

CB259GL

Denny End Road

CB40PE

Kings Hedges Drive

CB259NF

Pieces Lane

CB246ZF

Recreation Close

CB259RA

Fenleigh Close

CB246YZ

The Rowans

CB259HT

Station Road

CB246UB

North Lodge Park

CB246YX

The Rowans

CB259NW

Ely Road

CB259PY

Pembroke Avenue

CB259PF

Denny End Road

CB259NQ

Way Lane

CB259QT

Convent Drive

CB259LX

Kirby Road

CB259NZ

Capper Road

CB246AH

Goding Way

CB259JY

Whittons Park

CB259FG

Cock Fen Lane

CB259TP

Cambridge Research Park

CB259HS

Whitmore Way

CB40GF

Science Park

CB246BJ

Walkling Way

CB259NB

Rosemary Road

CB40FX

Milton & Waterbeach

CB259PS

Clare Close

CB259QU

Denny End Road

CB259FF

Spaldings Lane

CB259GG

Wheatsheaf Way

CB42QL

Kings Hedges Drive

CB246ZA

The Rowans

CB246ED

Butcher Close

CB246ZG

The Oaks

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.