About Castle Camps

Castle Camps is a village located in Cambridgeshire, within the CB21 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the town of St Ives and is situated near the A1101 road, providing access to surrounding areas. The village has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The name 'Castle Camps' derives from the remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle, which is now a scheduled monument. The site is visible as a raised earthwork, though no structures remain above ground. The village itself is small, with a mix of residential properties and open countryside. It is part of the civil parish of Castle Camps and is served by local amenities including a church, a village hall, and a primary school. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Cambridgeshire fens, with flat fields and agricultural land.

School Ratings in Castle Camps

Families in Castle Camps have access to 19 local schools. Pilgrim Pathways School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Castle Camps

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 Castle Camps

Crime in the area is lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Castle Camps

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Castle Camps 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 Castle Camps

Broadband services in Castle Camps 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

14 Primary
2 Secondary
3 Other
Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Clements Primary Academy Primary Good 1.9 miles Burton End Primary Academy Primary Good 1.9 miles St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill Primary Good 1.9 miles Cartwheels Family Hub Good 2 miles Castle Manor Academy Secondary Good 2.3 miles Place Farm Primary Academy Primary Good 2.4 miles New Cangle Community Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Ashdon Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Samuel Ward Academy Secondary Good 3.2 miles Westfield Primary Academy Primary Good 3.2 miles Steeple Bumpstead Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Castle Camps IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Castle Camps 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 Castle Camps 2 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Castle Camps are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

2 Violence & Sexual Offences
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 3 stations

Great Chesterford Train Station 8 miles
Newport (Essex) Train Station 9.3 miles
Whittlesford Parkway Train Station 9.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Nosterfield End 0.6 miles Olmstead Green 1.2 miles Pale Green 1.4 miles Hazel Stub 1.4 miles Camps End 1.4 miles Shudy Camps 1.4 miles Mill Green 1.4 miles Helions Bumpstead 1.8 miles Wiggens Green 2 miles Haverhill 2.2 miles Hanchett Village 2.2 miles Cardinal's Green 2.2 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