Is Northstowe a good place to live?
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In Northstowe (CB24 1), recorded crime is 122% above the national average, homes sell for around £360,787 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 122% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£360,787
Population
4,939
Recorded crime
595.2
Schools
2
Broadband
99%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Northstowe CB24 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northstowe CB24 1 is rated high. Around 25.8% of properties (479 of 1,860) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 479 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (2017–2026)
Annual sold price in CB24 1, 2017–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (9 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CB24 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 38%
- Households
- 1,712
Owned 70% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CB24 1.
Browse postcodes
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Northstowe CB24 1: frequently asked questions
Is Northstowe CB24 1 a good place to live?
In Northstowe (CB24 1), recorded crime is 122% above the national average, homes sell for around £360,787 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Northstowe CB24 1?
Recorded crime in Northstowe CB24 1 runs at 595.2 per 1,000 properties, 122% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Northstowe CB24 1 safe?
Crime in Northstowe CB24 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Northstowe CB24 1 runs at 595.2 per 1,000 properties, 122% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Northstowe CB24 1?
Homes in Northstowe CB24 1 sell for around £360,787 on average, based on 146 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Northstowe CB24 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northstowe CB24 1 is rated high. Around 25.8% of properties (479 of 1,860) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 479 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Northstowe CB24 1?
There are 2 schools in Northstowe CB24 1 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Northstowe CB24 1 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Northstowe CB24 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Northstowe CB24 1 a deprived area?
Northstowe CB24 1 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).