Cambourne
South Cambridgeshire 020 · 6 sub-areas · 10,934 residents
South Cambridgeshire 020 is a largely rural stretch of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England, home to around 10,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,270 a month — slightly above the national median but modest by regional standards. Nearly two in five households are working from home, and the area sits in the least deprived decile in England.
Cambourne 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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cambourne?
The area is unusually green for its density — 12 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Cambourne in South Cambridgeshire
Living in Cambourne
This part of South Cambridgeshire is defined by its village character and unusually high proportion of families. Around a third of residents are under 18 — well above what you'd find in most comparable rural districts — and almost half of all households are couples with children. That shapes everything: the pace is quieter, the streets are residential, and the practical priorities here are school catchments and garden space rather than nightlife or transport hubs.
On cost, you're paying more than the UK average but less than the surrounding Cambridge market, which runs considerably higher. A one-bedroom property comes in around £1,000 a month; a three-bedroom is roughly £1,520. Council tax at Band D runs to about £2,536 a year — on the higher end for the East of England. The median house price is around £358,000, and with a deposit-saving runway of about 4.2 years at median salary, it's achievable rather than easy.
The dominant commute pattern is by car — nearly half of residents drive to work — and almost four in ten work from home. Public transport carries under 4% of journeys, which tells you most of what you need to know about bus and train connectivity here. The nearest rail station is roughly 12 km away in straight-line terms, around a 25-minute walk or a short drive. London by public transport is over three hours, so this isn't a commuter-belt location in the traditional sense.
Over half of residents hold a degree, unemployment is low at around 2%, and the median resident salary sits at roughly £42,700 a year — a touch above the workplace salary for jobs physically based here, suggesting many residents commute out to higher-paying roles. For more on sub-areas and streets within South Cambridgeshire 020, see the streets and sub-areas below.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Cambridgeshire 020 a nice place to live?
- For families, it's a strong option — low crime, high educational attainment, and a village pace. The trade-off is limited public transport and a high rent-to-income ratio of just over 51%, so you'll need a car and a solid income to make it comfortable. It ranks in the least deprived decile in England, which reflects the overall quality of life here.
- What is the rent in South Cambridgeshire 020?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £1,000 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,270, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,520. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.3% in the past year, slightly above the national trend.
- Is South Cambridgeshire 020 safe?
- Yes — crime runs at around 62 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The low deprivation score reinforces the picture. It's one of the safer parts of the East of England.
- What's the commute from South Cambridgeshire 020 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 49% commute by car — and nearly 39% work from home. Public transport is limited, carrying under 4% of journeys. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 12 km away, and London by public transport takes over three hours.
- Who lives in South Cambridgeshire 020?
- Predominantly families — around 40% of households are couples with children, and nearly a third of residents are under 18. Over half hold a degree, and the median resident salary is around £42,700 a year. Owner-occupation is the most common tenure at 56%, though there's also a meaningful social housing presence at 17%.
- What schools are near South Cambridgeshire 020?
- There are 22 schools within typical catchment distance, though the proximity-weighted data currently shows none rated Good or Outstanding in this immediate area. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 9.5 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings directly, as inspection outcomes change regularly.
- How good is broadband in South Cambridgeshire 020?
- Excellent. Every premise in the area has gigabit-capable broadband, and none fall below the universal service obligation. For remote workers — nearly 39% of residents work from home — this is a genuine practical advantage.