South Cambridgeshire

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for South Cambridgeshire. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for South Cambridgeshire, not our estimates.

• 1,567 births and 1,416 deaths: natural change added 151 people.
• Moves within the UK (net) added 1,732 people.
• International migration (net) added 215 people.
• Altogether the population grew by 2,098 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in South Cambridgeshire: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for South Cambridgeshire’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in South Cambridgeshire moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

Pay rose faster than both the house price and the rent over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Liberal Democrat (2026) — Liberal Democrat 43, Conservative 2 of 45 seats.

Since 2016: Conservative (2016–2017); Liberal Democrat (2018–2026)

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How South Cambridgeshire’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

9,972 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 57.1 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 10.8% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£48,916
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,567people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 2013148,755people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022162,120people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,755people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026162,117people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,755people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026162,117people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026162,111people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,755people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026162,118people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026148,755people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026162,116people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 2.0% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262,020people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · unchanged 0.0 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20261.9%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 5.0% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,536
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,416people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20254,027kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20257.1%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202611,653kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · up 6.7 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 20264.9%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · up 4.9% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£436,011
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20259.3
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20250%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202511.8%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,732people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,555people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026215people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,340people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026151people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20260people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 1.9% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025172,544people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · up 0.1 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20263.8%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 3.8% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£1,411
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 3.0% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£910

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for South Cambridgeshire; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for South Cambridgeshire, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £1,907Year ending March 2021→£2,536Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,907 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,536 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £630 or 33.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,536 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,907 in the year ending March 2021 = £630, which is 33.0% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,536.25 and 1,906.70, and 2,536.25 − 1,906.70 = 629.55.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In South Cambridgeshire, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,907 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,536 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £630 or 33.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £31,7062008→£48,9162025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In South Cambridgeshire, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £31,706 in 2008 to £48,916 in 2025, a change of £17,210 or 54.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £48,916 in 2025 − £31,706 in 2008 = £17,210, which is 54.3% of the figure for 2008.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In South Cambridgeshire, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £31,706 in 2008 to £48,916 in 2025, a change of £17,210 or 54.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £5732008→£9102025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In South Cambridgeshire, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £573 in 2008 to £910 in 2025, a change of £336 or 58.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £910 in 2025 − £573 in 2008 = £336, which is 58.6% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 909.50 and 573.40, and 909.50 − 573.40 = 336.10.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In South Cambridgeshire, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £573 in 2008 to £910 in 2025, a change of £336 or 58.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• 797Year to mid-2012→1,732Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, net internal migration by local authority rose from 797 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,732 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 935 or 117.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,732 in Year to mid-2025 − 797 in Year to mid-2012 = 935, which is 117.3% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In South Cambridgeshire, net internal migration by local authority rose from 797 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,732 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 935 or 117.3% (ONS).

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• 985Year to mid-2012→1,555Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, international migration into a local authority rose from 985 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,555 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 570 or 57.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,555 in Year to mid-2025 − 985 in Year to mid-2012 = 570, which is 57.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In South Cambridgeshire, international migration into a local authority rose from 985 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,555 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 570 or 57.9% (ONS).

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• 880Year to mid-2012→1,340Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, international migration out of a local authority rose from 880 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,340 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 460 or 52.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,340 in Year to mid-2025 − 880 in Year to mid-2012 = 460, which is 52.3% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In South Cambridgeshire, international migration out of a local authority rose from 880 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,340 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 460 or 52.3% (ONS).

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• 105Year to mid-2012→215Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, net international migration by local authority rose from 105 in Year to mid-2012 to 215 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 110 or 104.8% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  215 in Year to mid-2025 − 105 in Year to mid-2012 = 110, which is 104.8% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In South Cambridgeshire, net international migration by local authority rose from 105 in Year to mid-2012 to 215 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 110 or 104.8% (ONS).

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• 1,786Year to mid-2012→1,567Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, births by local authority fell from 1,786 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,567 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 219 or 12.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,567 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,786 in Year to mid-2012 = −219, which is 12.3% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In South Cambridgeshire, births by local authority fell from 1,786 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,567 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 219 or 12.3% (ONS).

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• 984Year to mid-2012→1,416Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, deaths by local authority rose from 984 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,416 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 432 or 43.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,416 in Year to mid-2025 − 984 in Year to mid-2012 = 432, which is 43.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In South Cambridgeshire, deaths by local authority rose from 984 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,416 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 432 or 43.9% (ONS).

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• 802Year to mid-2012→151Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 802 in Year to mid-2012 to 151 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 651 or 81.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  151 in Year to mid-2025 − 802 in Year to mid-2012 = −651, which is 81.2% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In South Cambridgeshire, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 802 in Year to mid-2012 to 151 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 651 or 81.2% (ONS).

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• -413Year to mid-2012→0Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In South Cambridgeshire, other population change by local authority rose from -413 in Year to mid-2012 to 0 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 413 or 100.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  0 in Year to mid-2025 − -413 in Year to mid-2012 = 413, which is 100.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In South Cambridgeshire, other population change by local authority rose from -413 in Year to mid-2012 to 0 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 413 or 100.0% (ONS).

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Compare South Cambridgeshire with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• South Cambridgeshire and Birmingham
• South Cambridgeshire and Leeds
• South Cambridgeshire and North Yorkshire
• South Cambridgeshire and Somerset
• South Cambridgeshire and Cornwall
• South Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for South Cambridgeshire said then and says now, with the periods named. South Cambridgeshire since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for South Cambridgeshire are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.