Postcode report
CB23 8HB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CB23 8HB: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB23 8HB is a postcode in Longstanton, South Cambridgeshire, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB23 8HB, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB23 8HB are safety and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CB23 8HB is based on South Cambridgeshire 003 Census 2021. It covers 9,947 residents, 274 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near CB23 8HB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £430k from 46 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB23 8HB can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CB23 8HB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CB23 8HB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CB23 8HB
Is CB23 8HB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CB23 8HB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CB23 8HB?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CB23 8HB?
LocaleIQ matched CB23 8HB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB23 8HB?
The latest median sold price is £430k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB23 8HB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.