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The Mordens

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About

The Mordens ward encompasses the villages of Great Morden, Little Morden, and the hamlet of Tadlow, situated in the rural western edge of South Cambridgeshire. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, characterised by open arable fields and gently rolling countryside. Settlement is focused around the historic cores of the villages, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern housing developments. The area maintains a quiet, residential character, with local community life centred around village halls and parish churches.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the ancient Roman road of Ermine Street, which forms part of its eastern boundary. This historical route underscores the area's long-standing position within the wider agricultural region. Public transport links are limited, reinforcing a sense of separation from larger towns. Local amenities are basic, serving immediate needs, with residents typically travelling to nearby market towns for more comprehensive services and employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average The Mordens has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Mordens is £67,366 per year. There are 2 schools in The Mordens: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Mordens is home to around 3,353 people, with a population density of about 47 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Mordens Population
3,353
Population density
47 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.67(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.47(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.74(+69%)
Other theft
8.95(+64%)
Public order
7.46(+46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,103
92.63%
Other White
109
3.25%
Irish
33
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.51%
Total population: 3,350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,185
42.76%
Level 3 (A level)
431
15.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
380
13.71%
No qualifications
349
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
226
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 2,771

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
598
43.21%
Owns with a mortgage
445
32.15%
Social rents from council
138
9.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
113
8.16%
Other social rented
39
2.82%
Total households: 1,384

Property prices in The Mordens

Median price£633,400
Price per sq ft£430
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£448K – £821K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £633,400 (about £430 per square foot) in The Mordens area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £1,235,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Mordens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£650,000£426
Semi-Detached5£355,000£366
Terraced4£326,250£489

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Mordens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Mordens.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£640,000£380,000£240,000
2017£575,000£386,500£315,000
2018£650,000£375,000£278,881
2019£685,000£420,000£340,000
2020£605,000£390,000£203,057
2021£567,500£410,000£312,500
2022£660,000£432,500£295,000
2023£685,000£380,000£317,500
2024£705,000£415,000£361,555
2025£745,000£361,250£331,250
2026£600,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Mordens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Mordens.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316£434£305
2017£355£308£429
2018£328£375£361
2019£381£377
2020£369£368£300
2021£381£356£417
2022£420£428£361
2023£361£340£389
2024£389£403£351
2025£449£359£452
2026£375£329
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Mordens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Mordens in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.