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CB21 6BH

Church Close

Linton

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Overview

Postcode CB21 6BH is located in a rural village, within the Linton ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons is £72,956 per year. The nearest station is Whittlesford Parkway, about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons has an average crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.1%

Approximately 36.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons is £72,956 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from CB21 6BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons near CB21 6BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whittlesford Parkway located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
632.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.11(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.22(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-6%)
Vehicle crime
5.44(+24%)
Burglary
3.89(+40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
90.41%
Other White
17
7.76%
Other Asian
2
0.91%
African
2
0.91%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
46.07%
No qualifications
36
18.85%
Level 3 (A level)
20
10.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
31.93%
Social rents from council
26
21.85%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.29%
Other social rented
17
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.61%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Linton

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£386
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£337K – £583K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £386 per square foot) in Linton area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,000 up to £2,405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Linton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£575,000£398
Semi-Detached24£378,750£343
Terraced18£350,000£410
Flats2£225,000£362

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Linton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£236,250£375,000£292,500
2017£500,000£198,500£360,000£260,000
2018£542,500£350,000£276,250
2019£595,000£160,500£350,000£262,500
2020£590,000£356,500£293,250
2021£597,498£247,500£359,750£302,500
2022£620,000£150,000£370,000£304,000
2023£630,000£297,000£376,500£303,750
2024£613,000£155,000£370,000£295,000
2025£606,000£182,100£377,500£349,500
2026£525,000£215,000£407,500£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£240£302£325
2017£379£333£327£363
2018£362£307£370
2019£355£203£317£355
2020£386£339£390
2021£391£350£356£372
2022£402£389£400
2023£423£289£400£404
2024£390£171£335£409
2025£382£215£347£374
2026£401£312£343£413
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB21 6BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB21 6BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202554, High Street, Cambridge, CB21 6BGDetachedFreehold£2,405,000
15 Aug 202538A, Church Lane, Cambridge, CB21 6BQDetachedFreehold£650,000
04 Aug 202547, Church Lane, Cambridge, CB21 6BQDetachedFreehold£580,000
17 Apr 202549, Church Lane, Cambridge, CB21 6BQDetachedFreehold£650,000
12 Dec 20254, Ley Rectory Farm Barns, Hildersham Road, Cambridge, CB21 6BPDetachedFreehold£945,000

Schools

In the CB21 6BH postcode area, located within Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB21 6BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGreat Abington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB21 6BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB21 6BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisaHigh Street, South Cambridgeshire, CB21 6ABWalking directions to Nisa

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Cambridgeshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CB21 6BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Henry Batchelor

Linton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

John Batchelor

Linton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Pippa Heylings

South Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictSouth CambridgeshireE07000012
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth CambridgeshireE14001481
WardLintonE05011298
ParishLittle AbingtonE04001816
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Duxford, Whittlesford & the AbingtonsE02003791
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Cambridgeshire 017CE01018288
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2006-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CB21 6BH

Is CB21 6BH (Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons) safe?

The area around CB21 6BH records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CB21 6BH?

The median sale price around CB21 6BH in Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons is £417,500 (about £386 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB21 6BH?

There is 1 school close to CB21 6BH, including Great Abington Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CB21 6BH?

CB21 6BH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB21 6BH (Duxford, Whittlesford & the Abingtons) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Cambridgeshire covering CB21 6BH is Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Henry Batchelor (Liberal Democrats) and John Batchelor (Liberal Democrats).

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.