Magpie Drive, Northstowe, Cambridge
House prices, sold prices and local information for CB24 1DU.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Magpie Drive, Northstowe, Cambridge have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 17 Apr 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £122,375. Average sale prices rose from £122,375 in 2021 to £201,500 in 2025 (+65%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 50% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Magpie Drive range from £93,000 to £310,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold.
House prices on Magpie Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Magpie Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CB24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £122,375 | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Terraced | 2 | £201,500 | 17 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on Magpie Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Magpie Drive CB24 1DU | 17 Apr 2025 | £93,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 8, Magpie Drive CB24 1DU | 4 Feb 2025 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Magpie Drive CB24 1DU | 17 Sep 2021 | £124,000 | Semi-detached New build | Leasehold |
| 18, Magpie Drive CB24 1DU | 13 Sep 2021 | £83,958 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 6, Magpie Drive CB24 1DU | 16 Aug 2021 | £120,750 | Semi-detached New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Magpie Drive CB24 1DU | 28 May 2021 | £363,533 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 4, Magpie Drive CB24 1DU | 28 May 2021 | £273,554 | Other New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Magpie Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton Park Primary School 380 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Martin Bacon Academy 152 pupils | Free schools special | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Northstowe Learning Community 920 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pathfinder CofE Primary School 471 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Willingham Primary School 364 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Oakington CofE Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Over Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Cambridge North station 6.1 mi · 2 hr 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Willingham Medical Practice
52 Long Lane, Willingham, Cambridge · 2.0 mi - Swavesey Surgery
58 Boxworth End, Swavesey, Cambridge · 2.4 mi - Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre
Hanover Close, Bar Hill, Cambridge · 2.7 mi - Sas - C&P - Mkgp Plus Ltd
Maple Surgery, Hanover Close, Cambridge · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Longstanton - High Street · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Willingham · 2.0 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Cambridge Bar Hill Extra · 2.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Cambridge A14 Moto SF · 2.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Willingham Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- D C Jones Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- 37b High Street (dental Practice) · 0.5 mi
- Bar Hill Dental Practice · 2.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 623 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 2.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,684 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 90% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 90% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 66% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 92% |
Share of homes across South Cambridgeshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Magpie Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | South Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.6% | 89% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 16% | 5.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.7% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.3% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | South Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 43.3% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 45.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | South Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 83.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 31.2% | 16.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | South Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 59.6% | 47.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.4% | 11.7% |
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 11.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.1% |
General health
| Here | South Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.9% | 52.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | South Cambridgeshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.8% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.1% | 10.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.5% | 12.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of South Cambridgeshire.
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