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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
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
17.72(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.31(-11%)
Other theft
9.02(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.09(+12%)
Burglary
6.77(+144%)
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

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£408
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £675K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £408 per square foot) in Whittlesford area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whittlesford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£675,000£467
Semi-Detached8£354,000£408
Terraced8£333,750£384

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whittlesford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlesford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418,000£345,000£211,500
2017£495,000£416,000£295,000
2018£712,500£362,500£287,500
2019£570,000£370,000£330,000
2020£520,000£385,000£237,750
2021£637,500£367,500£300,500
2022£570,000£487,500£290,000
2023£757,500£495,000£267,000
2024£790,000£448,000£280,000
2025£720,000£462,500£275,000
2026£348,000£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlesford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlesford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£322£281
2017£379£365£332
2018£395£372£348
2019£392£364£338
2020£432£381£346
2021£375£356£329
2022£452£453£345
2023£525£404£318
2024£462£465£353
2025£436£422£426
2026£325£371
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlesford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whittlesford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Whittlesford

Is Whittlesford safe?

Whittlesford records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whittlesford?

The median sale price in Whittlesford is £440,000 (about £408 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whittlesford?

Whittlesford has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Whittlesford?

Whittlesford scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whittlesford sits around rank 26,565 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Whittlesford?

The average household income in Whittlesford is around £75,113 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Whittlesford?

Whittlesford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Lynn Williams (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Whittlesford

CB224NA

Vicarage Lane

CB224AH

The Moraine

CB224PN

Maynards

SG87RF

Pigeons Close

CB224GY

Ringstone

SG87RA

Foremans Road

CB227PB

The Green

CB227PL

Cambridge Road

SG87QY

The Green

CB224AT

Pedley Close

CB224NR

Scotts Gardens

CB224YT

Rickards

CB224NS

Butts Green

CB224PQ

Lettice Martin Croft

CB224PA

Hurdles Way

CB224AS

Old Boundary Close

CB224PL

Owls Close

CB224AL

Whittlesford

SG87QX

The Green

CB224PE

Newton Road

CB224AG

Knight'S Orchard

CB224LY

Wren Park

CB224PF

Newton Road

CB224ZJ

High Street

SG87HZ

Gravel Pit Hill

CB224NT

Ascham Lane

CB227PW

Offa Lea

SG87RE

Church Street

SG87RH

School Lane

CB224QN

Kingsway

CB227TW

Cockle Close

SG87RB

Sheralds Croft Lane

CB224XT

Pepperslade

CB224AD

Hurdles Way

CB224QJ

Woburn Place

CB227PJ

Kidmans Close

SG87QU

Fowlmere Road

CB224NE

Mill Lane

CB224NL

Station Road

CB224PD

Whippletree Road

CB224UG

Whiskins

CB227PA

Harston Road

CB227PH

Whittlesford Road

CB224LT

High Street

CB224QS

Hill Farm Road

CB224AJ

Beech Tree Lane

CB224AR

Heathfield Way

CB227PN

New Farm Road

CB224XS

Brook Road

CB227PG

Cambridge Road

CB224NQ

Duxford Road

SG87RR

Whittlesford

CB224NU

Whittlesford

CB224QL

Whitehall Gardens

CB224NH

Duxford Road

CB224PB

Middlemoor Road

CB224ND

Duxford Road

CB224LU

Orchard Terrace

CB224QT

Hill Farm Road

CB224NZ

North Road

CB224AE

Hurdles Way

CB224NB

Hill Farm Road

CB224RQ

Woburn Mews

CB224RL

Queens Row

CB227ZE

Town Street

SG87RG

Brook Road

CB224NW

Royston Road

CB224UD

Radegunds

CB224LX

West End

CB224AN

Hill Farm Road

SG87RN

Fowlmere Road

CB224NX

Church Lane

CB224PG

Shelford Road

SG87QZ

The Green

CB224QQ

Whittlesford

CB224QP

Burma Road

CB224FZ

Hill Farm Road

SG87RP

Farm Lane

CB224XY

Shelford Road

CB224QH

Royston Road

CB227PE

Town Street

SG87RS

Thriplow Heath

CB224NY

Church Close

SG87RD

Middle Street

CB224XF

North Road

CB227PQ

Fowlmere Road

CB227PF

Coach House Lane

CB224QW

Ledo Road

CB224NG

The Lawn

CB224NJ

Duxford Road

CB224WL

Station Road

CB224YS

Old School Lane

SG87RJ

Lower Street

CB224LZ

Farm Rise

CB224PH

Parsonage Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.