Property market | £409,914 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Stansted (18.2 miles) | |
Broadband | 77.3mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 89.0% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 10.9% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 17 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 564 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South Cambridgeshire level) | |
Community | Median age is 43.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Cambridgeshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (South Cambridgeshire) | |
Commute (approx) | - Cambridge (9 mins) - Kings Cross (43 mins) - Highbury & Islington (56 mins) - London St Pancras (57 mins) - Stratford (London) (72 mins) - London Bridge (73 mins) - London Liverpool Street (73 mins) - East Croydon (87 mins)... (view more here) | |
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£409,914 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Stansted (18.2 miles) | |
77.3mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 43.1 | Happiness is Below Average for Cambridgeshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 17 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 564 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South Cambridgeshire level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (South Cambridgeshire) | |
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Southern Wood has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Tesco Great Shelford Express, Waitrose Cambridge. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: The Navigator Public House, The Plough, The Three Horseshoes. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Forum House Chinese Restaurant, NY Wines, Square & Compasses Public House, Zara. We found one nearby cafe: Cara Coffee. Southern Wood has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Southern Wood has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £643,144, which is up 0.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £409,914 (down -0.1% on last year) , a terraced house £336,274 (down -1.4% on last year) and a flat £226,085. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £948 per month. Property prices in Southern Wood are a little higher than the average property prices across Cambridgeshire and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Southern Wood, prices have decreased, while prices increased across the Cambridgeshire region.
Property data is based on South Cambridgeshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Southern Wood, or click here to browse the longer list of Southern Wood property transactions from 2023.
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Southern Wood has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Robinson Way, Cambridge. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Fawcett Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
The Bellbird Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Sawston Village College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Trumpington Meadows Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology | Secondary school University technical college - Mixed | No |
Trumpington Park Primary School | Primary Free schools - Mixed | No |
Stapleford Community Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Fawcett Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/4/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge | |
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/1/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge | |
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/22/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge | |
The Bellbird Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/25/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge | |
Sawston Village College Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/7/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge | |
Trumpington Meadows Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/22/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge | |
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Save school | Secondary school University technical college - Mixed | 2: Good (5/17/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge | |
Trumpington Park Primary School Save school | Primary Free schools - Mixed | 2: Good (2/9/2022) | 135 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge |
Stapleford Community Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/27/2013) | 50 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Cambridge |
School | Type |
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Fawcett Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/4/2011) |
William Westley Church of England VC Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/1/2011) |
Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/22/2014) |
The Bellbird Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/25/2015) |
Sawston Village College Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/7/2013) |
Trumpington Meadows Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/22/2018) |
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/17/2017) |
Trumpington Park Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/9/2022) 135 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Stapleford Community Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/27/2013) 50 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Station | Distance from Southern Wood | Commute options |
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Cambridge A busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Kings Cross (64 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £570 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (66 mins - Thameslink - £570 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (83 mins - Greater Anglia - £570 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink - £535 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Thameslink - £570 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 154 mins - Thameslink) View details - Birmingham New Street (168 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Foxton A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Cambridge (11 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £96 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (53 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £485 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 56 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £485 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (59 mins - Thameslink - £485 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 74 mins - Thameslink - £516 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 93 mins - Thameslink - £485 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Southeastern - £485 monthly fare) View details - London Liverpool Street (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Greater Anglia - £485 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southeastern - £485 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Thameslink - £485 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southern - £485 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 120 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 146 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 142 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Great Chesterford A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Cambridge (24 mins - Greater Anglia) View details - London Liverpool Street (75 mins - Greater Anglia - £462 monthly fare) View details - Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Greater Anglia - £462 monthly fare) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 82 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) - £462 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Thameslink - £462 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Thameslink - £462 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Thameslink - £462 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 173 mins - Thameslink) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (South Cambridgeshire) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of South Cambridgeshire residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 89.0% | 81.7% |
Asian | 5.8% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 2.8% | 2.9% |
Black | 1.2% | 4.0% |
Other | 1.1% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the South Cambridgeshire consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 10.9% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 10.3% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.7% | 17 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.8% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.2% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 8.0% | |
Routine occupations | 7.1% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 4.4% | 564 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 7.6% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Cambridgeshire is fast (74mbps). Southern Wood is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 77.3mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the South Cambridgeshire level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 77.3 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.3% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
Crime stats were found at the South Cambridgeshire level:
Type | South Cambridgeshire | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 47 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 17 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Southern Wood.
The DEFRA API is currently reporting at least one flood warning in this area - please refer to the UK Government website for information on this.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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East Anglia | River Cam | River Cam from Stapleford to Waterbeach |
East Anglia | River Cam | River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford including the Slades |
East Anglia | Great Ouse, Lodes | River Great Ouse and the Cambridgeshire Lodes |
East Anglia | River Cam | High Street in Little Chesterford, Manor Lane, Newmarket Road and London Road in Great Chesterford, Church Street and Mill Lane in Ickleton, Hinxton Hall and Mill Lane in Hinxton, Mill Lane in Duxford and Mill Lane in Whittlesford |
East Anglia | River Cam | Bury Road, Joscelynes, Sawston Road, London Road and Aylesford Way in Stapleford, Kings Mill Lane and Church Street in Great Shelford, and Riddy Close, Church Road and Cambridge Road in Hauxton |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Southern Wood, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 23.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £621,893 Detached: £1,059,215 | 113 | Primary: 20Secondary: 18 | 23.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 23.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Bourn, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: Secondary: | 23.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Grantchester, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 23.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Linton, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 19.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Ramsey, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £306,064 Detached: £498,559 | 59 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 14.0% residents in higher managerial positions 6.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Ely, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £320,235 Detached: £482,384 | 45 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 | 19.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Southern Wood, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £621,893 Detached: £1,059,215 | 113 | Primary: 20Secondary: 18 |
Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Bourn, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: Secondary: |
Grantchester, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
Linton, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £409,914 Detached: £643,144 | 47 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Ramsey, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £306,064 Detached: £498,559 | 59 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Ely, Cambridgeshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £320,235 Detached: £482,384 | 45 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 |
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