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About

Sawston is a large village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire. The River Cam runs through the parish and the village centre sits beside its meadows and footpaths. The high street includes shops, cafes and pubs, and community services are centred on Sawston Village College, which offers adult education, a sports centre and a small theatre used by local groups. Recreation areas, allotments and playing fields support clubs for cricket, football and scouts; volunteers run conservation projects along the riverbanks.

Historic Sawston Hall, a Tudor manor house that is Grade I listed, stands within the parish and is used for private events and occasional public openings. On the village outskirts there are business and light industrial units alongside housing estates from different periods, reflecting steady local employment. Regular local groups, parish council initiatives and school activities shape village life, while footpaths and green lanes provide direct access to the river and surrounding countryside for residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Sawston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sawston is £62,512 per year. There are 3 schools in Sawston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sawston is home to around 7,271 people, with a population density of about 942.6 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sawston Population

7,271

Population density

942.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.87(-31%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.66(-25%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.71(-42%)

Burglary

2.61(-6%)

Other theft

2.48(-55%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,694

78.34%

Other White

539

7.42%

Indian

281

3.87%

Other Asian

147

2.02%

Chinese

1.33%

Total population: 7,268

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,327

39.76%

No qualifications

975

16.66%

Level 3 (A level)

810

13.84%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

703

12.01%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

565

9.65%

Total 16+ residents: 5,853

Housing

Owns outright

1,146

37.49%

Owns with a mortgage

889

29.08%

Social rents from council

424

13.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

294

9.62%

Other social rented

173

5.66%

Total households: 3,057

Property prices in Sawston

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Sawston area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Sawston over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	25	£580,000	£432,000	£504,000	£650,000	£825,000
Flats	2	£152,500	£109,750	£128,750	£176,250	£195,250
Semi-Detached	31	£385,000	£287,500	£338,750	£424,000	£479,000
Terraced	15	£375,000	£278,000	£336,000	£390,500	£419,400

10 years median price trend in Sawston

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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