About Willingham

Willingham is a village located in Cambridgeshire, England, with a postcode area of CB24. It lies approximately 10 miles northwest of Cambridge, making it easily accessible for those wishing to explore the nearby city. The village features a range of local amenities, including shops, a primary school, and a community centre, which serve the needs of its residents. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and cycling, with several paths leading through the scenic landscape. Willingham is also known for its active community, hosting various events throughout the year that encourage local participation. The village's architecture reflects a mix of traditional and modern styles, providing a glimpse into its development over time.

School Ratings in Willingham

Families in Willingham have access to 23 local schools. Histon and Impington Park Primary School, The Cavendish School and Swavesey Village College are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Willingham

Homes sell for an average of £436K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £506K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Willingham

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Willingham, with 9 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Willingham

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Willingham 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 Willingham

Willingham benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,061 sales

Average Price £436K
£1K — £39.81M
Detached £506K 2,630
Semi £368K 1,652
Terraced £298K 1,068
Flat £217K 433

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

15 Primary
2 Secondary
6 Other
Willingham Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Pathfinder CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Over Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.8 miles Northstowe Learning Community All-through Good 2.2 miles The Martin Bacon Academy 2.3 miles Hatton Park Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Swavesey Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Earith Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Swavesey Village College Secondary Outstanding 3.1 miles Cottenham Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Cottenham Village College Secondary Good 3.5 miles The Centre School Good 3.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Willingham IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Willingham 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
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
8/10
8,688 Children (0-15) 19%
29,243 Working Age 63%
10,943 Older (60+) 24%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.8% 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 Willingham 55 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Willingham 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 town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

21 Violence & Sexual Offences
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
6 Vehicle Crime
4 Public Order
3 Burglary
3 Criminal Damage & Arson
2 Weapons
2 Robbery
2 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Drugs
1 Other Theft
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 1 stations

Waterbeach Train Station 6.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Over 1.9 miles Rampton 2.2 miles Church End 2.6 miles Longstanton 2.6 miles The Hermitage 2.6 miles Swavesey 2.8 miles Earith 2.8 miles Boxworth End 3.1 miles Aldreth 3.1 miles Westwick 3.3 miles Bluntisham 3.5 miles Cottenham 3.6 miles

Local Government

District South Cambridgeshire
County Cambridgeshire
Ward Longstanton
Constituency South Cambridgeshire
Parish Northstowe
Region East of England

Streets in CB24 30 shown View all streets

A10 2 A14 2 Aingers Road 1 Alfred Close 1 Alice Way 1 Allington Close 1 Alstead Road 1 Ambrose Way 1 Anderson Road 3 Anglesey Way 1 Appletree Close 1 Arcadia Gardens 1 Aspinalls Yard 1 Asplin's Close 1 Augustus Road 1 Badgers Holt 1 Balland Field 2 Ballard Close 1 Barnabas Court 1 Barns Close 1 Barrowcrofts 1 Barwell Close 1 Beach Road 3 Beagle Court 1 Bell Hill 1 Belsars Close 1 Bene't Close 1 Berrycroft 2 Bishop Way 1 Black Horse Lane 1

Postcodes in CB24 50 shown View all postcodes

CB24 1AA CB24 1AD CB24 1AE CB24 1AF CB24 1AG CB24 1AH CB24 1AJ CB24 1AL CB24 1AN CB24 1AP CB24 1AQ CB24 1AR CB24 1AS CB24 1AT CB24 1AU CB24 1AW CB24 1AX CB24 1AY CB24 1AZ CB24 1BA CB24 1BB CB24 1BD CB24 1BE CB24 1BF CB24 1BG CB24 1BH CB24 1BJ CB24 1BL CB24 1BN CB24 1BP CB24 1BQ CB24 1BR CB24 1BS CB24 1BT CB24 1BU CB24 1BW CB24 1BX CB24 1BY CB24 1BZ CB24 1DA CB24 1DB CB24 1DD CB24 1DE CB24 1DF CB24 1DG CB24 1DH CB24 1DJ CB24 1DL CB24 1DN CB24 1DP