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Soham South

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About

Soham South is a ward in East Cambridgeshire, covering the southern part of the town of Soham. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including older properties and newer developments. Soham itself has a long history, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, and retains some historic character despite modern growth. The ward includes local amenities such as schools, shops, and parks, serving the needs of its residents.

The landscape around Soham South is largely flat, typical of the Cambridgeshire Fens, with agricultural land surrounding the town. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A142 providing links to Ely and Newmarket. Public transport options include bus services to nearby towns. Soham South has a community-focused atmosphere, with events and facilities that cater to families and older residents alike. The area balances rural surroundings with the convenience of a small market town.

Area overview

On average Soham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Soham South is £47,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Soham South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

10%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Soham South Population

6,248

Population density

219.9 per km²

Demographics

British

5,238

83.85%

Other White

614

9.83%

Other

0.93%

Other Asian

0.74%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.61%

Total population: 6,247

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

831

30.45%

Owns outright

797

29.2%

Private landlord or letting agency

474

17.37%

Other social rented

410

15.02%

Social rents from council

Total households: 2,729

Property prices in Soham South

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Soham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £675,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	49	£370,000	£254,000	£350,000	£440,000	£589,000
Flats	10	£159,250	£105,850	£142,750	£170,000	£172,750
Semi-Detached	26	£279,000	£190,250	£220,625	£319,125	£391,875
Terraced	14	£239,750	£136,500	£225,500	£270,000	£323,850

10 years price trend in Soham South

All postcodes in Soham South

CB79HE

Soham

CB75YQ

Great Drove

CB76AE

Soham

CB79JW

Soham

CB75AB

Sand Street

CB75BE

Regal Drive

CB75HZ

Brook Dam Lane

CB75JE

Brewhouse Lane

CB75WN

Clay Street

CB75XQ

Stretham Road

CB79GN

High Street

CB79HR

High Street

CB75AY

Orchard Row

CB75BB

Tanners Lane

CB75HS

Clay Street

CB75JF

Eastern Avenue

CB75WQ

Cherrytree Lane

CB79JR

High Street

CB79JY

Soham

CB75AP

Mill Croft

CB75JR

Butts Close

CB75HA

High Street

CB75JB

Paddock Street

CB79JG

High Street

CB75WU

Redit Lane

CB75AS

Military Road

CB75AG

The Crescent

CB75DP

Celandine View

CB75FL

Station Road

CB75HE

High Street

CB75XU

Butt's Lane

CB79FU

High Street

CB79HA

High Street

CB79ZR

High Street

CB75FZ

Gidney Lane

CB75HY

Hawes Lane

CB75YE

Great Drove

CB79ED

High Street

CB79FP

High Street

CB75BA

Brook Street

CB75GU

Clay Street

CB79EY

High Street

CB79GY

High Street

CB79HX

High Street

CB75ZF

Fordham Road

CB79GG

High Street

CB79PQ

High Street

CB75AD

Brook Street

CB75AQ

Fordham Road

CB75WL

Cherrytree Lane

CB75ZU

Cherrytree Lane

CB76AU

Fordham Road

CB76AW

Fordham Road

CB75TF

Brook Dam Lane

CB79ZQ

Soham

CB75WX

Fordham Road

CB75XR

Church Road

CB75XT

Church Road

CB75QL

Archers Close

CB79DP

High Street

CB75TY

Cherrytree Lane

CB75AZ

Orchard Row

CB75DA

Brook Street

CB75HH

Clay Street

CB75JW

High Street

CB75HW

College Road

CB75AW

Callow Balk

CB75BH

Kents Lane

CB75FP

Fordham Road

CB75HR

College Road

CB75JH

Pratt Street

CB75WJ

High Street

CB75YD

Lower Road

CB79GJ

High Street

CB75BP

Fordham Road

CB75ED

Fountain Lane

CB75XN

Stretham Road

CB75YF

Padney Drove

CB75PL

Hodson Close

CB75WR

Fordham Road

CB75ZG

Market Street

CB75DR

Churchgate Street

CB75AX

Centre Road

CB75BD

The Causeway

CB75HJ

Clay Street

CB75HX

Bracks Drove

CB75JJ

Soham

CB75JQ

Churchgate Street

CB76AG

Brook Street

CB79EX

High Street

CB75DX

Kents Lane

CB75AN

The Butts

CB76BG

Soham

CB75AF

Brook Street

CB75FU

Celandine View

CB75HD

High Street

CB75HQ

Clay Street

CB76AF

Soham

CB75AJ

Centre Road

CB75EZ

Frank Bridges Close

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Data Sources

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

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