Postcode CB22 3BU is located in a rural town, within the Sawston ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sawston area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sawston is £62,512 per year. The nearest station is Whittlesford Parkway located about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Mill Lane Park.
Sawston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Sawston has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sawston is £62,512 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB22 3BU.
Sawston near CB22 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whittlesford Parkway located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mill Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Mill Lane Park |
| 0.2 mi | Town Close Park | Small | Walking directions to Town Close Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £426,625 in Sawston area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £630,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £402,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sawston
In the CB22 3BU postcode area, located within Sawston, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB22 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mary's Greengrocers | Hammonds Road, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BH | Walking directions to Mary's Greengrocers |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 28-31 High Street, Sawston, CB22 3BG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | High Street, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 3TG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Falkner Road, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 3JX | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for South Cambridgeshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.