Postcode report
Is CB24 3BF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CB24 3BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB24 3BF 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 CB24 3BF, then scores the surrounding small area 81/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB24 3BF are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 CB24 3BF 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 10/10.
For property prices near CB24 3BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £383k from 34 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB24 3BF can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 CB24 3BF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CB24 3BF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 HMO licences, 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 CB24 3BF
Is CB24 3BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 81/100 (top 2% 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 CB24 3BF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CB24 3BF?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CB24 3BF?
LocaleIQ matched CB24 3BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB24 3BF?
The latest median sold price is £383k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB24 3BF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 HMO licences, 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.