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Milton & Waterbeach

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About

Milton & Waterbeach ward is located in South Cambridgeshire, covering the villages of Milton and Waterbeach. The area is characterised by a mix of rural and suburban landscapes, with farmland and green spaces alongside residential developments. Both villages have strong community ties, with local amenities including shops, schools, and pubs. The ward benefits from good transport links, with Waterbeach railway station providing direct services to Cambridge and Ely.

The River Cam runs near Waterbeach, offering recreational opportunities such as walking and boating. Milton is known for its proximity to Cambridge, making it a popular choice for commuters. The ward has seen recent housing growth, particularly around Waterbeach, where a former military barracks is being redeveloped. Despite this expansion, the area retains a village feel, with historic buildings and open countryside. Local events and clubs help maintain a sense of community in both villages.

Area overview

On average Milton & Waterbeach has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Milton & Waterbeach is £57,107 per year. There are 3 schools in Milton & Waterbeach: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Milton & Waterbeach area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £970,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£564,750
Flats11£230,000
Semi-Detached32£381,250
Terraced40£365,000

10 years price trend in Milton & Waterbeach

All postcodes in Milton & Waterbeach

CB246AZ

Cambridge Road

CB246DA

Landbeach Road

CB246YU

Cambridge Road

CB259HZ

Clayhithe Road

CB259JX

High Street

CB259JZ

Primrose Lane

CB259LN

Bannold Road

CB259LW

Cross Drove

CB259QL

Pieces Lane

CB259QU

Denny End Road

CB259RA

Fenleigh Close

CB40XL

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB40AF

Milton Road

CB40FW

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB246BJ

Recreation Close

CB246YX

The Rowans

CB259NX

Barker Close

CB246BL

Coles Road

CB246BN

Coles Road

CB246DX

Burling Walk

CB259FY

Abrahams Close

CB259GB

High Street

CB259GD

Green End

CB259LB

Rookery Close

CB259NH

Cattell's Lane

CB259PE

Beach Drive

CB259QG

Green Side

CB259RE

Anglers Way

CB259RQ

Mill Road

CB40WE

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB246AT

Cambridge Road

CB246BS

Old School Lane

CB246ZB

Gunnell Close

CB259QF

Waddelow Road

CB40JL

Milton Road

CB246BU

Pryor Close

CB246DU

Sutton Close

CB246DY

Garner Close

CB259FJ

Bannold Road

CB259GW

Bannold Road

CB259JW

Cambridge Road

CB259LP

Cross Drove

CB259NE

Hartley Close

CB259NL

Ely Road

CB259QT

Convent Drive

CB259QX

Pembroke Avenue

CB259TH

High Street

CB40WA

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB41GJ

Fen Road

CB246ET

Walnut Close

CB246WZ

Ely Road

CB246ZR

Cambridge Road

CB40WD

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB259LR

Angler Drove

CB259PD

Beach Drive

CB259PR

Waddelow Road

CB40DS

Cowley Road

CB40GA

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB246AL

Benet Close

CB246BW

Coles Road

CB259FT

Abrahams Close

CB40GH

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB259NJ

Cambridge Road

CB259PS

Clare Close

CB40WH

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB259QP

Ely Road

CB259RG

Poorsfield Road

CB259RJ

Glebe Road

CB40FP

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB41TH

Fen Road

CB246AP

Winship Road

CB246DE

Cherry Close

CB246ZN

Faulkner Close

CB259BT

Bannold Road

CB259HW

Gibson Close

CB259LX

Fletcher Avenue

CB259NS

Payton Way

CB40WW

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB246WR

Barnabas Court

CB259GF

Waddelow Road

CB259PY

Pembroke Avenue

CB40PE

Kings Hedges Drive

CB246AH

Goding Way

CB246ZL

High Street

CB246ZS

Edmund Close

CB259NY

Jubilee Close

CB259RH

Harding Close

CB259RT

Waterbeach and Landbeach

CB246DN

Townsend Close

CB246YS

Pearson Close

CB259RS

Waterbeach and Landbeach

CB259FU

Ely Road

CB259JY

Way Lane

CB259LG

Abbey Place

CB40GW

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB40WF

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy

CB246DT

Bulteel Close

CB259FA

Matthew Parker Close

CB259FB

Matthew Parker Close

CB259NU

Spurgeons Avenue
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.