About Cardinal's Green

Cardinal's Green is a residential area located in the county of Cambridgeshire, within England. It falls within the CB21 postcode area and is situated near the town of St Ives. The area is primarily made up of modern housing developments, offering a range of family homes and bungalows. It is well connected by road, with easy access to the A11 and A1307, making commuting to nearby towns and cities straightforward. The local environment includes green spaces and community facilities, contributing to a peaceful residential atmosphere. There are several schools and a local shop within walking distance, supporting day-to-day needs. The area is popular with families and professionals seeking a quiet suburban setting with good transport links.

School Ratings in Cardinal's Green

Families in Cardinal's Green have access to 20 local schools. Pilgrim Pathways School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Cardinal's Green

Homes sell for an average of £579K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £646K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Cardinal's Green

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Cardinal's Green, with 2 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Cardinal's Green

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Cardinal's Green 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Cardinal's Green

Broadband services in Cardinal's Green range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,831 sales

Average Price £579K
£675 — £20M
Detached £646K 895
Semi £405K 522
Terraced £333K 253
Flat £222K 33

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary
3 Secondary
4 Other
Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Linton Heights Junior School Primary 2.8 miles Burton End Primary Academy Primary Good 2.8 miles St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill Primary Good 2.8 miles Castle Manor Academy Secondary Good 3.1 miles Clements Primary Academy Primary Good 3.1 miles Meadow Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Linton Child and Family Delivery Site 3.2 miles Cartwheels Family Hub Good 3.3 miles Ashdon Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles Linton CofE Infant School Primary Good 3.3 miles New Cangle Community Primary School Primary Good 3.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Cardinal's Green IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Cardinal's Green 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.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
6/10
4,028 Children (0-15) 17%
14,661 Working Age 62%
6,450 Older (60+) 27%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 16.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Cardinal's Green 4 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Cardinal's Green 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.

2 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Burglary
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Great Chesterford Train Station 7.2 miles
Whittlesford Parkway Train Station 8.2 miles
Newport (Essex) Train Station 9.9 miles
Shelford (Cambs) Train Station 9.9 miles
Dullingham Train Station 10 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Horseheath 0.6 miles Mill Green 0.9 miles Streetly End 1.2 miles Shudy Camps 1.2 miles Nosterfield End 1.8 miles West Wickham 1.9 miles Bartlow 2 miles Burton End 2 miles Castle Camps 2.2 miles Hanchett Village 2.5 miles Camps End 2.5 miles Withersfield 2.6 miles

Local Government

District South Cambridgeshire
County Cambridgeshire
Ward Linton
Constituency South East Cambridgeshire
Parish Linton
Region East of England

Streets in CB21 30 shown View all streets

A11 2 A1307 2 Alec Rolph Close 1 All Saints Road 1 Angle End 1 Anvil Close 1 Apthorpe Street 1 Armistice Close 1 Ashdon Road 1 Audley Way 1 B1052 2 Babraham Road 1 Back Hill 1 Back Road 4 Bakers Lane 1 Bakersfield Cottages 1 Balingdon Lane 2 Balsham Road 3 Bangs Close 1 Barley Way 1 Barnsfield 1 Barrows Way 1 Bartlow Barns 2 Bartlow Road 10 Bartons Close 1 Bawtree Crescent 1 Beech Road 2 Beech Way 1 Bensteads End 1 Bilberry End 1

Postcodes in CB21 50 shown View all postcodes

CB21 4AA CB21 4AB CB21 4AD CB21 4AE CB21 4AF CB21 4AG CB21 4AH CB21 4AL CB21 4AN CB21 4AP CB21 4AQ CB21 4AR CB21 4AS CB21 4AT CB21 4AW CB21 4AX CB21 4AY CB21 4AZ CB21 4BA CB21 4BB CB21 4BD CB21 4BE CB21 4DG CB21 4DJ CB21 4DP CB21 4DS CB21 4DT CB21 4DU CB21 4DW CB21 4DX CB21 4DY CB21 4DZ CB21 4EA CB21 4EB CB21 4ED CB21 4EE CB21 4EF CB21 4EG CB21 4EH CB21 4EJ CB21 4EL CB21 4EN CB21 4EP CB21 4EQ CB21 4ER CB21 4ES CB21 4EU CB21 4EW CB21 4EZ CB21 4FD