15,487TOTAL POPULATION
6,282HOUSEHOLDS
2.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£50,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CB21 POSTCODE REGION

Cambridge (CB21)

The CB21 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 491 individual postcodes.

There are 51 electoral wards in the CB21 postcode area, including Cambridge, Ely, Haverhill, Newmarket, Saffron Walden which come under the local authority of the South Cambridgeshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 41% of people in CB21 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CB21 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


CB21 is a postcode that falls within the South Cambridgeshire district of England. It is one of 19 postcodes that make up the local government territory of Cambridgeshire.

CB21 covers an area to the south of Cambridgeshire, stretching from Melbourn to Burwell. The area includes villages such as Comberton, Dry Drayton, Harlton and Orwell.

CB21 postcode, on average, is made up of predominately semi-detached and detached properties. The average house prices in the area are steep, with most detached properties costing over a million.

The local area, whilst rural, is still popular with commuters. This is because it is both close to Cambridge City Centre and also close to main transport links, such as the A10, M11 and A14.

The CB21 postcode is home to a diverse range of schools, including primary, secondary and special educational needs schools.

The area also provides a variety of leisure activities, such as golf courses, walking trails and horse riding. The area also boasts the RSPB Reserve at Wicken Fen, which offers a range of activities such as birdwatching, storytelling and plant walks.

CB21 is also home to many nature reserves and parks, such as the National Trust's Anglesey Abbey and Barnwell Country Park. Recent developments in the area include new housing, retail spaces, cinema and leisure complexes.

The Cambridge Science Park is also located in the CB21 postcode. This area boasts a range of high-tech businesses, start-ups and high educational establishments.

TheCB21 postcode is an area steeped in history, culture and activity. It hosts a range of fantastic amenities and enjoys picturesque grounds and plenty of green space.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in CB21 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 41%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 41% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 85%WHITE
  • 15%NON-WHITE

85% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CB21Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

CB21 is located in the county of Cambridgeshire, in England.

Cambridgeshire has a total population of 849,000, making it the 27th largest county in the UK.

Cambridgeshire has a total area of 1309 square miles, and a population density of 250 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cambridgeshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCB21
Postal TownCambridge
MSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 016
LSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 016F
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Cambridgeshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

CB21 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CB21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashdon
Babraham
Balsam
Bartlow
Bottisham
Brinkley
Burrough End
Burrough Green
Burton End
Camps End
Cardinal's Green
Carlton
Carlton Green
Castle Camps
Church End
Dullingham
Dullingham Ley
Frog End[disambiguation needed]
Fulbourn
Granta
Great Abington
Great Chesterford
Great Wilbraham
Hadstock
Hanchet End
Hazel Stub
Helions Bumpstead
Hildersham
Horseheath
Linton
Little Abington
Little Chesterford
Little Walden
Little Wilbraham
Mill Green
Nosterfield End
Olmstead Green
Pale Green
Shudy Camps
Springwell
Stetchworth
Steventon End
Stour
Stow cum Quy
Streetly End
Westley Waterless
Weston Colville
Weston Green
West Wickham
West Wratting
Willingham Green
Withersfield
Browse Postcodes in CB21

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (CB) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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