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About

Whittlesford ward encompasses the village of Whittlesford and its immediate surrounding farmland in the South Cambridgeshire district. The area is defined by its position within the Cam valley, with the River Cam forming a boundary. Land use is primarily residential and agricultural, featuring a mix of older housing and newer developments. The ward includes the grounds of the Imperial War Museum Duxford, a significant local employer and visitor destination.

The village centre retains a traditional layout with a church, pub, and village hall. Transport connections are notable, with the Whittlesford Parkway railway station providing direct links to London and Cambridge. The surrounding landscape consists of open arable fields and pockets of woodland. The presence of the museum and its associated airfield creates a distinct character, with historic aircraft often visible in the sky overhead.

Area overview

On average Whittlesford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whittlesford is £75,113 per year. There are 2 schools in Whittlesford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whittlesford is home to around 3,103 people, with a population density of about 140.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whittlesford Population
3,103
Population density
140.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.69(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-5%)
Other theft
8.38(+51%)
Vehicle crime
5.16(+13%)
Burglary
5.16(+86%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,650
85.4%
Other White
198
6.38%
Indian
43
1.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
1.29%
Irish
30
0.97%
Total population: 3,103

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,241
48.84%
Level 3 (A level)
375
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
317
12.48%
No qualifications
258
10.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
183
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 2,541

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
478
36.71%
Owns with a mortgage
474
36.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
120
9.22%
Social rents from council
118
9.06%
Other social rented
53
4.07%
Total households: 1,302

Property prices in Whittlesford

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Whittlesford area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whittlesford 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 Whittlesford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£685,000
Flats1£225,500
Semi-Detached14£460,000
Terraced11£275,000

10 years median price trend in Whittlesford

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

All postcodes in Whittlesford

CB224AT

Pedley Close

CB224AH

The Moraine

CB224UD

Radegunds

CB227PF

Coach House Lane

CB224XF

North Road

CB224PF

Newton Road

SG87QX

The Green

SG87RN

Fowlmere Road

CB224QP

Burma Road

CB224RQ

Woburn Mews

SG87RF

Pigeons Close

SG87RE

Church Street

CB224LZ

Farm Rise

CB224XY

Shelford Road

CB227PG

Cambridge Road

CB224GY

Ringstone

CB227PA

Harston Road

CB224QS

Hill Farm Road

CB224AL

Whittlesford

CB224NZ

North Road

CB227ZE

Town Street

SG87RH

School Lane

CB224NX

Church Lane

CB227PB

The Green

CB227PE

Town Street

CB224PN

Maynards

CB227PL

Cambridge Road

CB224QQ

Whittlesford

CB224AE

Hurdles Way

CB224NU

Whittlesford

SG87RA

Foremans Road

SG87RB

Sheralds Croft Lane

CB224NH

Duxford Road

CB224NR

Scotts Gardens

SG87RR

Whittlesford

CB224AG

Knight'S Orchard

CB224RL

Queens Row

CB224PD

Whippletree Road

CB227PH

Whittlesford Road

CB227PN

New Farm Road

SG87RD

Middle Street

SG87RG

Brook Road

CB224QL

Whitehall Gardens

CB224PA

Hurdles Way

CB224PE

Newton Road

CB224LT

High Street

CB224NS

Butts Green

CB224NT

Ascham Lane

CB224PG

Shelford Road

SG87QY

The Green

SG87QZ

The Green

CB224LY

Wren Park

CB224AD

Hurdles Way

CB224XS

Brook Road

CB224AR

Heathfield Way

CB224NE

Mill Lane

CB224LU

Orchard Terrace

SG87RJ

Lower Street

CB224ND

Duxford Road

CB224NW

Royston Road

CB227PW

Offa Lea

CB224NB

Hill Farm Road

CB224NQ

Duxford Road

CB224NY

Church Close

SG87QU

Fowlmere Road

CB227TW

Cockle Close

CB224AJ

Beech Tree Lane

CB224QW

Ledo Road

CB224UG

Whiskins

CB224AN

Hill Farm Road

CB224PH

Parsonage Court

CB224PB

Middlemoor Road

CB224QN

Kingsway

CB224WL

Station Road

CB224LX

West End

CB224NL

Station Road

CB224FZ

Hill Farm Road

CB224PQ

Lettice Martin Croft

CB224QJ

Woburn Place

CB227PQ

Fowlmere Road

CB224ZJ

High Street

CB224NA

Vicarage Lane

SG87RS

Thriplow Heath

CB224NJ

Duxford Road

CB224PL

Owls Close

SG87HZ

Gravel Pit Hill

CB224XT

Pepperslade

CB227PJ

Kidmans Close

SG87RP

Farm Lane

CB224QT

Hill Farm Road

CB224YS

Old School Lane

CB224AS

Old Boundary Close

CB224YT

Rickards

CB224NG

The Lawn

CB224QH

Royston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.