Property trends for CB6

    CB6 covers the rural and semi-rural areas south and east of Cambridge, including villages and settlements across South Cambridgeshire. It is a predominantly affluent commuter belt area with good connectivity to Cambridge and beyond.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - CB6

    £373,010

    63

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - CB

    £1,439

    76

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - CB6

    £43,533

    71

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB

    5.1%

    15

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB6

    3.3%

    55

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB

    3.8%

    41

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — CB6

    Top 5 streets in CB6 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Bury Lane£1,700,000
    2Laurel Drive£1,300,000
    3Woodfen Road£800,000
    4Headleys Lane£797,500
    5Church Road£730,000

    Latest Rent — CB6

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in CB6 is £367,000, positioning it slightly above the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% annually—a pace broadly in line with the national average. Transaction activity has slowed noticeably, with 474 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 654, reflecting a tighter market.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader CB postcode area is £1,428, placing it among the most expensive for rental markets nationally. Rent growth over the past decade has averaged 3.9% per year, tracking close to the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, up from a 10-year average of 3.9%, suggesting improved returns for buy-to-let investors in recent times.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income of £43,533 sits well above the national average, reflecting the area's prosperous demographic profile. The price-to-income ratio of 8.6x has risen since 2016 (when it was 7.5x), indicating that property has become less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has also deteriorated: the rent-to-income ratio has widened from 28.1% to 32.5%, placing greater pressure on local renters.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews older than average, with notably high shares aged 50–64 (20.4%) and 65+ (20.6%), while the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.3%. Homeownership is strong: 36.9% own outright and 33% own with a mortgage, well above national norms, while private renting accounts for just 15.1%. The workforce is notably professional, with 21.5% in professional roles and 14.4% in management, alongside elevated technical and trades employment; elementary workers are less prevalent at 8.5%.

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