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Soham South

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About

Soham South ward encompasses the southern half of the market town of Soham, a settlement with origins in the Anglo-Saxon period. The area is largely residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from different eras. It includes local amenities such as schools and retail outlets serving the community. The ward's landscape is characterised by the flat, open terrain typical of the Cambridgeshire Fens, with views extending towards agricultural land on its southern edges.

The geography is defined by the presence of the Soham Lode, a historic drainage channel connecting to the River Great Ouse system. This feature has been significant for land management and local industry. The ward contains St. Andrew's Church, a notable medieval building with a distinctive spire visible across the area. Residential streets are organised around several primary routes leading into the town centre, which lies just north of the ward boundary.

Area overview

On average Soham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Soham South is £54,063 per year. There are 3 schools in Soham South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Soham South is home to around 6,248 people, with a population density of about 219.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Soham South Population
6,248
Population density
219.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.45(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.36(+33%)
Vehicle crime
8(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.36(+16%)
Other theft
5.12(-6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,238
83.85%
Other White
614
9.83%
Other
58
0.93%
Other Asian
46
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.61%
Total population: 6,247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,413
28.21%
No qualifications
1,053
21.02%
Level 3 (A level)
833
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
515
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 5,009

Housing

Housing tenure

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
82
3%
Total households: 2,729

Property prices in Soham South

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Soham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Soham South 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 Soham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced22£242,500
Semi-Detached19£285,500
Detached45£370,000
Flats8£138,500

10 years median price trend in Soham South

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

All postcodes in Soham South

CB75AJ

Fordham Road

CB75FJ

Adelaide Close

CB79HE

Soham South

CB75PL

Hodson Close

CB75WX

Hardfields Court

CB79EF

High Street

CB75HE

High Street

CB75HZ

Brook Dam Lane

CB75JD

Brewhouse Lane

CB75YG

Field Farm Cottages

CB75WR

Valerian Gardens

CB79EY

High Street

CB79GG

High Street

CB75YF

Padney Drove

CB75JB

Paddock Street

CB79GY

High Street

CB75BB

The Causeway

CB75WQ

Morello Chase

CB75HY

Hawes Lane

CB79ER

High Street

CB75PY

Lines Close

CB75YQ

Upware Road

CB79EZ

High Street

CB75JR

Butts Close

CB75XP

Lode Lane

CB75HR

Lode Close

CB75HA

High Street

CB75XZ

Chapel Lane

CB75FZ

Gidney Lane

CB75BA

Regal Lane

CB75ZF

Pennywort

CB75RL

Regent Place

CB75FF

The Oaks

CB75QD

Symphony Court

CB75BE

Regal Drive

CB75XW

North Street

CB75JH

East Fen Common

CB76AB

Barbel Green

CB75DP

Celandine View

CB75XH

Stretham Road

CB75BP

Mistral Close

CB79FU

High Street

CB75FP

Fordham Road

CB75YB

Lower Road

CB75DU

Cross Green

CB75AS

Military Road

CB75GY

St Andrews Park

CB75AZ

Orchard Row

CB75ZR

Old School Lane

CB75AG

The Crescent

CB75JA

Paddock Street

CB75AU

Centre Road

CB79ZR

High Street

CB76AG

Flounder Close

CB75YL

Back Lane

CB75JF

Eastern Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.