Saberton Close Waterbeach, South Cambridgeshire
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (CB25), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35304855.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £390,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 15).
- 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 D; Band D in South Cambridgeshire costs £2,536 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Waterbeach, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Waterbeach And Cottenham Surgeries, about 350 m away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £390,000 | £330,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £435,000 | £360,000 | £510,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £416,500 | £355,000 | £478,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £321,000 | £321,000 | £321,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £310,500 | £253,000 | £368,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £315,000 | £257,000 | £337,500 |
| 2013 | 3 | £275,000 | £245,000 | £275,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £297,500 | £295,000 | £300,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2025 | 4 CB25 9QW | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2025 | 7 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 1 CB25 9QW | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2024 | 10 CB25 9QW | Detached | £510,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2022 | 7 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 6 CB25 9QW | Detached | £478,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 3 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £355,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 15 CB25 9QW | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | 1 CB25 9QW | Detached | £321,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2016 | 1A CB25 9QW | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | 10 CB25 9QW | Detached | £368,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2015 | 7 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £253,000 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2014 | 5 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £257,000 | New build. |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 9 CB25 9QW | Detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 10 Apr 2014 | 11 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £337,500 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 13 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2013 | 3 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 24 May 2013 | 15 CB25 9QW | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 23 Aug 2012 | 17 CB25 9QW | Detached | £300,000 | New build. |
| 6 Jul 2012 | 19 CB25 9QW | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 8 CB25 9QW | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2010 | 2 CB25 9QW | Detached | £248,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2009 | 1 CB25 9QW | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2007 | 1 CB25 9QW | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2006 | 1A CB25 9QW | Detached | £240,000 | New build. |
| 26 Jul 2006 | 1 CB25 9QW | Detached | £189,950 | New build. |
| 10 May 2006 | 3 CB25 9QW | Semi-detached | £199,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2006 | 10 CB25 9QW | Detached | £260,000 | New build. |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 8 CB25 9QW | Detached | £260,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 6 CB25 9QW | Detached | £242,500 | New build. |
| 28 Apr 2005 | 4 CB25 9QW | Detached | £245,000 | New build. |
| 15 Mar 2005 | 2 CB25 9QW | Detached | £215,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2010 (7); 2003-2006 (6); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 2, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 3, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 5, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 8, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 9, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 10, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 11, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 13, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 15, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 17, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
- 19, Saberton Close, Waterbeach
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 D (28% of about 610 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 95 Bannold Road Waterbeach CB25 9LQ: up to 4 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- The Six Bells, 9, High Street, FULBOURN, CB21 5DH: up to 1 home, permissioned (340 m)
- Land at the corner of Capper and Cody Ro, Lancaster & Walmington House, Capper Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9LY: up to 16 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB25 9QW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CB25 9NF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB25 9NF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB25 9QW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Waterbeach 372,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cambridge North 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Cambridge 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Crescent Waterbeach | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Drummer St Bus Station Cambridge | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 42.7 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterbeach And Cottenham Surgeries | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterbeach Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wiese And Associates | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Histon Police Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Waterbeach Cashzone | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 4,740 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,850 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Waterbeach Abbey (site of) | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Car Dyke | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cow Hollow Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Biggin Pin Plantation | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Dickerson's Pit | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Todd's Pit | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Three Cornered Plantation | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Chesterton Fen | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 19 | 19 |
None of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbeach Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatley Court Haven Care Home CB25 9ND | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Boxtree Cottage Residential Home CB25 9NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Waterbeach Primary School CB25 9JU | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Waterbeach Community Playgroup CB25 9JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Premier Wraparound Care at CB25 9JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Waterbeach After School Play Scheme CB25 9JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Rosemary Newsagents CB25 9NB | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| The White Horse CB25 9HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| One Stop Shop CB25 9HP | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Boswells CB25 9JU | Manufacturers/packers | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2022 |
| The Salvation Army CB25 9HT | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Pharmacie CB25 9HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| The Sun Inn CB25 9HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Waterbeach Post Office CB25 9HR | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Ely Foodbank CB25 9HR | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Crescent (8); On or near Pieces Terrace (6); On or near Saberton Close (6); On or near Pieces Lane (4); On or near Woodpecker Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Pieces Lane · Hartley Close · Park Crescent · Spurgeons Avenue · Pieces Lane · Pieces Terrace · Fenleigh Close · Woodpecker Way · Burgess Road · Way Lane · Camps Close · Rosemary Road
All the streets in CB25 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.