24,052TOTAL POPULATION
10,066HOUSEHOLDS
2.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£54,080AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CB22 POSTCODE REGION

Cambridge (CB22)

The CB22 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 660 individual postcodes.

There are 31 electoral wards in the CB22 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, 44% of people in CB22 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 CB22 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


CB22 is a postcode district in the town of Cambridge in the East of England. It covers the areas of Grantchester, Harston, Newton, Haslingfield, Barrington, Hauxton, Little Shelford, Hildersham, Eversden, Comberton, Babraham, Coploe End, and Bourn Brook. It is located within the Greater Cambridge area and is part of the County of Cambridgeshire.

The postcode district CB22 is home to a number of rural villages and hamlets and also has some villages lying within its boundary. These include Harston, Newton, Haslingfield, Barrington, Hauxton, Little Shelford, Hildersham, Eversden, Comberton, Babraham, Coploe End, and Bourn Brook. These villages provide the postcode district with a rich history and traditional culture, including picturesque country pubs and amenities such as local shops, churches and schools.

CB22 postcode is within an hour's drive from central London and is also close to the University of Cambridge. In addition, the town of Saffron Walden lies approximately 12 miles to the north-west of this postcode district giving access to a range of cultural events, theatres, shops, restaurants and an extensive market on Wednesdays.

The nearby villages of Haslingfield, Hildersham and Babraham offer fantastic walking areas with beautiful views, with the former also providing a cycle track for those looking to explore the local area. The University of Cambridge Botanic Garden in conjunction with the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, such as the River Cam and Gog Magog Hills, provide ample opportunities for great outdoor activities accompanied with stunning scenery.

The area is also well served with public transport links and is accessible by train with the nearest stations accepting National Rail services being Waterbeach, Whittlesford Parkway and Cambridge North. The CB22 postcode district has great road links providing access to the M11, A14, A10 and A428. Buses run regularly from the larger villages and there is also a taxi service operating out of Newton and Haslingfield.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in CB22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 44%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 44% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

86% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CB22Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

CB22 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.

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Outward CodeCB22
Postal TownCambridge
MSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 012
LSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 012A
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Cambridgeshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

CB22 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CB22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Babraham
Barrington
Barton
Bourn Brook
Cam (Rhee)
Duxford
Fowlmere
Foxton
Frog End[disambiguation needed]
Grantchester
Great Abington
Great Shelford
Harlton
Harston
Haslingfield
Hauxton
Heathfield
Hildersham
Hinxton
Little Abington
Little Shelford
Melbourn
Moor End
Newton
Pampisford
Rhee (Cam)
Sawston
Shepreth
Stapleford
Thriplow
Trumpington
Whittlesford
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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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