Postcode CB24 8RQ is located in a rural town, within the Cottenham ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cottenham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cottenham is £66,108 per year. The nearest station is Waterbeach located about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Moat.
Cottenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Cottenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cottenham is £66,108 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB24 8RQ.
Cottenham near CB24 8RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waterbeach located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Moat | Small | Walking directions to The Moat |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Cottenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £556,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £356,250 |
| Terraced | 22 | £296,875 |
10 year median price trend in Cottenham
In the CB24 8RQ postcode area, located within Cottenham, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB24 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 273 High Street, Cottenham, CB24 8QP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 145 High Street, Cambridge, CB24 8SD | Walking directions to Premier Express |
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.