32,900TOTAL POPULATION
13,378HOUSEHOLDS
2.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£55,120AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CB24 POSTCODE REGION

Cambridge (CB24)

The CB24 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 820 individual postcodes.

There are 38 electoral wards in the CB24 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, 40% of people in CB24 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 CB24 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


CB24 is a postcode area in the Cambridge district, located in South Cambridgeshire, in the East of England. It covers a variety of locations, including such towns and villages as Longstanton, Waterbeach, Oakington, Histon, Impington, Rampton, Over and The Offords. It is a predominantly rural area consisting of villages and hamlets, surrounded by countryside and open farmland.

The CB24 postcode is a good area to live in for those wanting to be close to a city while still (relatively) living in the countryside. Saxon Way Retail Park is close by, offering a range of shops and restaurants, while the A45/A14 is easily reached for links to Cambridge and further afield. It also boasts a number of parks, nature reserves and country walks, as well as nearby lakeside leisure facilities in Milton Country Park.

Schools in the CB24 postcode are generally well-regarded – including St John's Primary School, Histon and Impington Junior School, Longstanton Primary School, and Over Community Primary School.

The area is well served by public transport, with Stagecoach providing regular bus services to the major towns and cities, while Cambridge Railway Station is a short drive away. There is also a small private airfield located at Waterbeach.

The local economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism, with a couple of light industrial and trading estates scattered along the A10. The world-renowned centre for biomedical research at Addenbrooke's is located just a few miles away, and is fed by a growing number of entrepreneurs in the area.

Despite being quite rural, CB24 does boast some amenities including a library, leisure centre, golf club and Cedar Riding Centre. It is also well served by independent businesses, such as butchers, bakers, and other mom-and-pop style stores.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in CB24 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 40% 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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CB24Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

CB24 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 CodeCB24
Postal TownCambridge
MSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 003
LSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 003A
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Cambridgeshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

CB24 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CB24, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aldreth
Bar Hill
Bluntisham
Boxworth
Boxworth End
Cam
Chittering
Church End[disambiguation needed]
Church End[disambiguation needed]
Clayhithe
Conington
Cottenham
Denny End
Dry Drayton
Earith
Elford Closes
Fen Drayton
Girton
Histon
Holywell
Horningsea
Impington
Knapwell
Landbeach
Lolworth
Longstanton
Milton
Needingworth
Oakington
Orchard Park
Over
Rampton
Stretham
Swavesey
The Hermitage
Waterbeach
Westwick
Wilburton
Willingham
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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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