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Swaffham & Bottisham

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About

Swaffham and Bottisham are neighbouring villages set within the open, agricultural landscape of East Cambridgeshire. The area is characterised by large arable fields and a network of quiet, rural lanes. Swaffham is the smaller settlement, while Bottisham is more linear in form, stretching along the main road. Both communities have historic church buildings and traditional housing, with newer developments extending the residential areas into the surrounding farmland.

The area is notable for the presence of Anglesey Abbey, a National Trust property with extensive gardens and a working watermill. The flat topography is ideal for cycling, with routes connecting to the wider Cambridge countryside. Local amenities are concentrated in Bottisham, which has a primary school and several shops, serving the surrounding rural population. The landscape is subtly defined by the flow of the Bottisham Lode, a drainage channel that is part of the region's intricate fenland water management system.

Area overview

On average Swaffham & Bottisham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swaffham & Bottisham is £71,487 per year. There are 6 schools in Swaffham & Bottisham: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swaffham & Bottisham is home to around 6,280 people, with a population density of about 74.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swaffham & Bottisham Population
6,280
Population density
74.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.79(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.99(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.82(-40%)
Vehicle crime
3.03(-31%)
Other crime
2.87(+46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,476
87.25%
Other White
328
5.23%
Other Asian
71
1.13%
Indian
62
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.75%
Total population: 6,276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,196
42.57%
Level 3 (A level)
765
14.83%
No qualifications
671
13.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
639
12.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
426
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,159

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,028
40.79%
Owns with a mortgage
723
28.69%
Other social rented
336
13.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
262
10.4%
Other forms of private rent
77
3.06%
Total households: 2,520

Property prices in Swaffham & Bottisham

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Swaffham & Bottisham area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swaffham & Bottisham 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 Swaffham & Bottisham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£405,000
Terraced13£297,000
Detached29£635,000

10 years median price trend in Swaffham & Bottisham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaffham & Bottisham.

All postcodes in Swaffham & Bottisham

CB250NE

Commercial End

CB80UY

Hare Park

CB80UA

Westley Bottom Road

CB80PJ

Brinkley Road

CB259DX

Thomas Christian Way

CB250HX

Rogers Road

CB80XE

Bottisham

CB259DR

Arber Close

CB250NA

Park End

CB80XA

Heath Road

CB259EH

Fassage Close

CB89NJ

Sheriffs Court

CB250NB

Station Road

CB250LP

Downing Court

CB80RA

Green Park

CB259DH

St Peters Field

CB259GH

Lysander Close

CB259DW

Bradfords Close

CB89NA

Church Lane

CB259EP

Abbey Lane

CB80SQ

Green Park

CB80UD

London Road

CB259TA

Rowley Gardens

CB259BP

Vineyard Walk

CB259EF

Peacock Drive

CB259ED

Bottisham

CB259DG

The Pightle

CB80RE

Brinkley Road

CB259BL

Spring Lane

CB80UE

London Road

CB259BB

High Street

CB259EL

Willow Grove

CB259EZ

Swaffham Road

CB259EG

Parsonage Barns

CB80SF

High Street

CB259HH

Fairhaven Close

CB250NQ

Abbey Lane

CB250LE

High Street

CB259DQ

High Street

CB259DA

High Street

CB259EE

Woodward Drive

CB259EW

High Street

CB80TU

London Road

CB259AX

Ancient Meadows

CB259BD

Newmarket Road

CB80UX

Bottisham

CB250JQ

The Hythe

CB89NG

Bradley Road

CB89NQ

Bradley Road

CB80SG

Weston Colville Road

CB259HD

Lode Fen

CB259BG

Beechwood Avenue

CB259SA

Bottisham

CB259DP

College Close

CB80RP

Balsham Lane

CB259DN

Lode Road

CB250NG

Archers Close

CB250JJ

Chapel Lane

CB259WH

High Street

CB80UL

London Road

CB259BU

Wilbraham Road

CB259GX

Bell Road

CB259EN

Mill Road

CB250JX

Tothill Road

CB250JD

Fair Green

CB259HA

Longmeadow

CB80RQ

Brinkley Road

CB259DT

Pound Close

CB89NH

Bradley Road

CB259ET

Lode Road

CB89LY

Church Lane

CB80GG

Woodditton

CB259ER

Lode Road

Data Sources

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