Bassingbourn & the Mordens
South Cambridgeshire 019 · 4 sub-areas · 7,407 residents
South Cambridgeshire 019 is a largely rural corner of South Cambridgeshire, home to around 7,400 people spread across a cluster of villages. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,270 a month — slightly above the national median but modest by Cambridge commuter-belt standards. Owner-occupation dominates here, and nearly four in ten residents work from home.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens is a mid-density neighbourhood of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bassingbourn & the Mordens?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,399 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bassingbourn & the Mordens in South Cambridgeshire
Living in Bassingbourn & the Mordens
This part of South Cambridgeshire sits squarely in the Cambridge commuter belt without being suburban in the conventional sense. The area is predominantly village-scale — low density, heavily owner-occupied, and noticeably quieter than the city itself. Nearly three-quarters of households own their home, which gives the area a settled, established character rather than the transient feel you'd find in a university city postcode.
Rents are moderate by regional standards. A two-bedroom property runs around £1,270 a month — close to the national median and well below what you'd pay for equivalent space in Cambridge proper. The trade-off is that you're relying on a car for most daily errands: the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.1 km away (about a 50-minute walk, though most people drive), and public transport accounts for fewer than two in a hundred commuter journeys.
The population skews older than the regional average, with residents aged 50 and over making up well over two-fifths of the total. Families with children are also well represented — couples with dependent children account for roughly one in four households. The working-from-home rate is striking: almost four in ten residents work from home, which helps explain why an area with limited public transport remains attractive to working-age professionals.
The area holds a salary advantage over its own local job base. Median resident earnings sit around £42,700 a year, modestly above the median for jobs physically located here, which suggests many residents are commuting out — particularly toward Cambridge or, for the bigger salary, London. The public-transport rail journey to London runs around 92 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Cambridgeshire 019 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, established area with low crime and good broadband — well suited to remote workers and families who don't need to commute daily. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school Ofsted picture that's weaker than the national average. If you value space and calm over urban convenience, it works well.
- What is the rent in South Cambridgeshire 019?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £1,000 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,270, and a three-bedroom around £1,520. Rents rose about 4.3% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices.
- Is South Cambridgeshire 019 safe?
- Yes — it records roughly 66 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK average of around 80. Rural village areas like this typically see low rates of serious crime, with minor anti-social behaviour and opportunistic theft the most common categories.
- What's the commute from South Cambridgeshire 019 to London?
- The public-transport journey to London takes around 92 minutes. The nearest mainline station is about 4.1 km away, so most residents drive to the station. Nearly four in ten residents work from home, which makes the commute question less pressing for many people here.
- Who lives in South Cambridgeshire 019?
- Mostly owner-occupying families and older established residents — 72% own their home, and residents aged 50-plus account for over two-fifths of the population. The degree-qualified share is high at 39%, reflecting Cambridge's professional economy, and nearly four in ten residents work from home.
- What schools are near South Cambridgeshire 019?
- Seven schools are within typical catchment distance, but only about 17% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national rate. The nearest Outstanding school is around 13 km away. Families should check individual catchments carefully before assuming a particular school is accessible.
- Is South Cambridgeshire 019 good for remote workers?
- It's one of the stronger setups in the East of England for home working. Gigabit broadband reaches 97% of properties, no premises fall below the minimum standard, and 40% of residents already work from home. The village character and low crime rate suit people who want quiet surroundings rather than urban amenity.