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About

Sawston ward encompasses the village of Sawston and its immediate rural surroundings in South Cambridgeshire. The settlement is situated along the River Cam, with its historic core focused around the High Street. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, local commerce, and industrial estates to the east, reflecting its traditional role as a centre for light industry and manufacturing alongside community life.

The landscape transitions quickly to agricultural fields and the grounds of Sawston Hall, a notable Tudor manor. The village is connected by the A1301 and has a distinct identity separate from the nearby city of Cambridge. Community facilities, schools, and recreational spaces like the recreation ground serve the local population, with the John Huntingdon's Charity almshouses representing a long-standing local institution.

Area overview

On average Sawston has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sawston is £63,109 per year. The median sale price in Sawston is £405,000 (around £415 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,000 and £484,000. 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 930.8 per km².

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Sawston Population

7,271

Population density

930.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

26.27(-17%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.2(+14%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.95(-22%)

Burglary

3.99(+44%)

Other theft

3.44(-37%)

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 qualifications or above

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

Median price: £405,000

Price per sq ft: £415

Sales (last 12 months): 75

Typical range (middle 50%): £355K – £484K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £415 per square foot) in Sawston area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sawston over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	22	£600,000	£437	£371,975	£493,500	£658,750	£739,500
Semi-Detached	38	£395,000	£402	£313,650	£366,250	£438,813	£483,300
Terraced	14	£350,000	£398	£248,800	£332,500	£370,000	£437,000
Flats	1	£105,000	£119	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sawston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawston.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£325,000	£142,000	£325,000	£280,250
2017	£460,000	£200,000	£322,500	£300,000
2018	£450,000	£90,000	£329,950	£262,500
2019	£470,000	£92,500	£325,000	£305,000
2020	£485,000	£175,000	£335,000	£305,000
2021	£533,475	£203,000	£375,000	£295,000
2022	£563,500	£289,950	£408,475	£330,000
2023	£465,000	£265,000	£424,500	£342,500
2024	£698,000	£159,000	£388,750	£337,500
2025	£630,000	£200,000	£405,000	£382,500
2026	£547,500	—	£393,250	£352,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sawston.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£355	£194	£351	£362
2017	£364	£283	£357	£362
2018	£350	£167	£344	£350
2019	£380	£172	£347	£347
2020	£369	£243	£365	£363
2021	£395	£270	£393	£366
2022	£447	£449	£433	£416
2023	£432	£454	£453	£383
2024	£440	£248	£415	£414
2025	£448	£277	£439	£407
2026	£423	—	£395	£398

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Cambridgeshire district.

Band A£1,691

Band B£1,973

Band C£2,254

Band D£2,536

Band E£3,100

Band F£3,663

Band G£4,227

Band H£5,073

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sawston ward.

Local councillors

Brian Milnes

Sawston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Ed Sanders

Sawston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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Property prices in Sawston

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sawston

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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