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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sawston is £63,113 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 930.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sawston Population
7,271
Population density
930.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.62(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.1(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.23(-18%)
Other theft
3.85(-31%)
Burglary
3.85(+38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,694
78.34%
Other White
539
7.42%
Indian
281
3.87%
Other Asian
147
2.02%
Chinese
97
1.33%
Total population: 7,268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £426,625 in Sawston area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sawston 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 Sawston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£630,000
Flats2£207,500
Semi-Detached36£402,500
Terraced15£380,000

10 years median price trend in Sawston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sawston.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.