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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 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% 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
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Soham South Population
6,248
Population density
219.9 per km²

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

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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 in Soham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £675,000.

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
Detached56£376,000
Flats11£158,500
Semi-Detached25£285,000
Terraced17£255,000

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

CB75JA

Paddock Street

CB75JD

Brewhouse Lane

CB75XH

Lower Road

CB75YB

Lower Road

CB76AD

Soham

CB79FJ

High Street

CB75AT

Cornmills Road

CB75BG

Cornmills Road

CB75DS

Churchgate Street

CB75DU

Paddock Street

CB75EY

Frederick Talbot Close

CB75JL

East Fen Drove

CB75WE

Church Hall Close

CB75XW

North Street

CB75XY

Drury Lane

CB75ZJ

Dobede Way

CB79ER

High Street

CB79EZ

High Street

CB75AH

Cherrytree Lane

CB75FY

Orchard Row

CB75HB

High Street

CB76AS

Fordham Road

CB75WT

Maple Close

CB75YA

Chapel Lane

CB75ZR

Great Drove

CB75AL

Centre Road

CB75FN

College Road

CB75FQ

Redhouse Gardens

CB75JG

Market Street

CB75PQ

Cherrytree Lane

CB75GZ

Clay Street

CB79GU

High Street

CB75QD

Cherrytree Lane

CB75FB

Meadow Close

CB75PY

Clay Street

CB75XL

Dimmock's Cote Road

CB75XX

Pond Green

CB76AJ

Blackberry Lane

CB76AT

Fordham Road

CB75AA

Frank Bridges Close

CB75XS

Cross Green

CB75ZW

Hawes Lane

CB75AU

Centre Road

CB75RL

Clay Street

CB75YG

Fodderfern Drove

CB75YL

Back Lane

CB76AX

Soham

CB75AR

Fordham Road

CB75FJ

Adelaide Close

CB75XP

Baker's Fen Drove

CB75GY

Fountain Lane

CB79JH

High Street

CB75AE

Brook Street

CB75FF

The Oaks

CB75HP

College Road

CB75XZ

Chapel Lane

CB76AH

Brook Street

CB79EF

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.