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Waterbeach and Landbeach

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About

Waterbeach and Landbeach are neighbouring villages located north of Cambridge, separated by the A10 road and surrounded by the flat, open landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fens. The area is characterised by agricultural land, with fields stretching towards the horizon, and a network of drainage ditches and rivers defining the terrain. Historically, both settlements have economies tied to the land, with farming playing a central role in the local environment and community structure.

The villages are connected to the River Cam, which flows near Waterbeach, providing a distinct waterside aspect. A former RAF and army barracks site in Waterbeach is undergoing significant redevelopment into a new town, marking a major change for the area. Landbeach retains a more secluded feel, with its medieval moated site, known as Chapel Hill, being a notable historical feature in the otherwise rural parish.

Area overview

On average Waterbeach and Landbeach has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waterbeach and Landbeach is £62,661 per year. There are 1 schools in Waterbeach and Landbeach: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Waterbeach and Landbeach is home to around 6,525 people, with a population density of about 200.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waterbeach and Landbeach Population
6,525
Population density
200.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.75(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.72(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.9(+9%)
Vehicle crime
5.52(+25%)
Other theft
4.9(-10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,051
77.39%
Other White
682
10.45%
Indian
176
2.7%
African
74
1.13%
Other
70
1.07%
Total population: 6,527

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,450
46.37%
Level 3 (A level)
768
14.53%
No qualifications
697
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
558
10.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
400
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 5,284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
896
32.16%
Owns outright
889
31.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
13.17%
Social rents from council
244
8.76%
Other social rented
201
7.21%
Total households: 2,786

Property prices in Waterbeach and Landbeach

Median price£423,500
Price per sq ft£417
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £510K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £423,500 (about £417 per square foot) in Waterbeach and Landbeach area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £927,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterbeach and Landbeach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£490,000£438
Semi-Detached28£398,750£443
Terraced29£375,000£391
Flats3£285,000£353

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterbeach and Landbeach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterbeach and Landbeach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£457,500£201,250£339,750£275,000
2017£429,995£187,500£339,995£295,000
2018£407,500£195,000£339,995£295,000
2019£465,498£191,250£350,000£305,995
2020£454,000£146,750£350,000£322,500
2021£461,750£206,500£341,990£305,000
2022£512,500£191,000£355,000£330,500
2023£555,000£415,000£358,750£346,250
2024£540,000£295,000£370,000£347,000
2025£543,750£285,000£372,500£368,000
2026£530,000—£442,500£355,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterbeach and Landbeach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterbeach and Landbeach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£351£337£373£317
2017£378£401£384£351
2018£394£412£398£364
2019£348£331£354£367
2020£364£269£354£346
2021£359£358£401£345
2022£403£403£457£388
2023£411£435£365£396
2024£430£456£481£367
2025£436£343£418£391
2026£435—£444£390
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterbeach and Landbeach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterbeach and Landbeach in the last year.

All postcodes in Waterbeach and Landbeach

CB259GB

Walnut Close

CB259RB

Bannold Court

CB259GT

Dimmock Road

CB259LU

Templar Walk

CB259NB

Rosemary Road

CB259FD

Green End

CB259RE

Star Drive

CB259PY

Pembroke Avenue

CB259HP

Greenside

CB259PU

Kirby Terrace

CB259LZ

Fletcher Avenue

CB259FB

Matthew Parker Close

CB259QP

Pembroke Avenue

CB259RH

Harding Close

CB259FF

Spaldings Lane

CB259LQ

Bannold Road

CB259NQ

Way Lane

CB259LP

Long Drove

CB259LT

Cammell Walk

CB259FZ

Beche Way

CB259GL

Denny End Road

CB259GR

Robson Terrace

CB259DZ

Shipp'S Field

CB259LF

Orchard Drive

CB259TJ

Woodpecker Way

CB259LB

Rookery Close

CB259FN

Stables Yard

CB259LA

Waddelow Road

CB259QU

Denny End Road

CB259GJ

Harvey Way

CB259QG

Vicarage Close

CB259PD

Cambridge Research Park

CB259FJ

Cheason Walk

CB259TN

Beach Drive

CB259PQ

Ely Road

CB259GP

Cooke'S Field

CB259QX

Pembroke Avenue

CB259NR

Queens Way

CB259NT

Camps Close

CB259RU

Massingham Way

CB259QD

Pembroke Avenue

CB259HX

Station Road

CB259PP

Adams Court

CB259NY

Jubilee Close

CB259JZ

Primrose Lane

CB259TL

Cambridge Research Park

CB259LS

Cody Road

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.