Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of South Cambridgeshire: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CB22 3EA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 6 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Bellbird Primary School (Good) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
12crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CALL BEFORE CONVEY - UEC HUB + CAPACITY — 0.9 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 3.6 ha total
- largest park 2.5 ha (0.06 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.14 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
5shops & libraries
- 4 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Central England Co-operative, Spar, Marks and Spencer
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Sawston — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CB22 3EA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in CB22.
Average sold price by property type across the CB22 district, 2021–2026.
About CB22 3EA
CB22 3EA scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with only 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CB22 3EA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,742 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 6 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is The Icknield Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CALL BEFORE CONVEY - UEC HUB + CAPACITY, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
