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About Camps End
Camps End is a small settlement located in Cambridgeshire, within the CB21 postcode area of England. It lies to the north of the town of St Ives, near the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens. The area is predominantly rural, with open fields and farmland surrounding the few scattered homes. The name suggests a historical connection to temporary encampments, possibly linked to military or seasonal activity in the past. There are no major landmarks or facilities in the immediate vicinity, and the community remains quiet and unassuming. The landscape is flat and expansive, typical of the fenland region, with narrow lanes and footpaths providing access through the countryside. It is a place where the pace of life is slow, and the surroundings reflect the agricultural character of the area.
School Ratings in Camps End
Families in Camps End have access to 22 local schools. Pilgrim Pathways School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Camps End
Homes sell for an average of £564K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £639K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Camps End
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Camps End, with 2 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Camps End
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Camps End among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Local Data for Camps End
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Property Prices 1,885 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the CB21 postcode area.
Household Income in Camps End ONS 2023
The average total household income in Camps End is approximately £70,850 a year before tax, 28% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £50,068. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £50,068.
Businesses in Camps End ONS 2025
There are approximately 815 active businesses based in Camps End, around 49 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 19 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Camps End IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Camps End experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Camps End 4 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Camps End are lower than the England and Wales average. While criminal damage & arson is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 3 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Camps End
Of the 7,097 households in and around Camps End, 71% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Camps End.