Cossington Close Cottenham, South Cambridgeshire
10 addresses across 1 postcode (CB24), about 150 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 35304868.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £628,300 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in South Cambridgeshire costs £2,536 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Firs House Surgery, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £628,300 | £628,300 | £628,300 |
| 2021 | 1 | £900,000 | £900,000 | £900,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £535,000 | £535,000 | £535,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £565,000 | £465,000 | £665,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £497,500 | £400,000 | £595,000 |
| 2006 | 5 | £395,000 | £335,000 | £595,000 |
| 2005 | 4 | £340,000 | £315,000 | £450,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | 8 CB24 8US | Detached | £628,300 | |
| 2 Dec 2021 | 4 CB24 8US | Detached | £900,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2018 | 10 CB24 8US | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2015 | 9 CB24 8US | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2015 | 5 CB24 8US | Detached | £665,000 | |
| 17 May 2012 | 1 CB24 8US | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2010 | 5 CB24 8US | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2008 | 6 CB24 8US | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2007 | 1 CB24 8US | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2007 | 5 CB24 8US | Detached | £595,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 6 CB24 8US | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 2006 | 7 CB24 8US | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 3 CB24 8US | Detached | £595,000 | New build. |
| 4 May 2006 | 8 CB24 8US | Detached | £335,000 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 4 CB24 8US | Detached | £530,000 | New build. |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 10 CB24 8US | Detached | £320,000 | New build. |
| 21 Sep 2005 | 9 CB24 8US | Detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2005 | 2 CB24 8US | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 1 Jul 2005 | 1 CB24 8US | Detached | £360,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 187 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 2003-2006 (2); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Cambridgeshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,536 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,691 | £1,973 | £2,254 | £2,536 | £3,100 | £3,663 | £4,227 | £5,073 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB24 8US | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Waterbeach 372,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cambridge North 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Cambridge 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green Cottenham | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Drummer St Bus Station Cambridge | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 44.7 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Firs House Surgery | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wiese And Associates | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Histon Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Cottenham, Cottenham | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 5,880 m² | 220 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Redland Grange Play Area 1,020 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King Georges Field 6.0 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cottenham moated site, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cottenham moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Wrens | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Big Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Turks Head Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Histon Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Swan Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Girton Wood | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Cambridgeshire: see them on the South Cambridgeshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottenham Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | 360 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cottenham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Cottenham Village College CB24 8UA | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ The Centre School CB24 8UA | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Cottenham Court Nursing Home CB24 8SS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Foundry Close (15); On or near Manor Farm Court (4); On or near Cossington Close (3); On or near Dunstal Field (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CB24 8US: 10 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Foundry Close · Dunstal Field · Elm Barns · Ellis Close · Manor Farm Court · Bramley Close · Cross Keys Court · Morgans · High Street · Moreton Close · Lee Close · Orchard Close
All the streets in CB24 and across South Cambridgeshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.