CB1 is a postcode district in Cambridge, East of England, covering 1146 active and 1616 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CB1 (19%) is characterised by a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population, alongside a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active (18%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CB1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CB1 are around £521k, down 4.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CB1 at 321 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, CB1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CB1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CB1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB1 postcode area.
62,850
38
£ 53,355 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 38, CB1 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £521k. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Homerton Early Years Centre
Brunswick Nursery School
Morley Memorial Primary School
Colville Primary School
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
Queen Edith Primary School
The Spinney Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Gonville Hotel Restaurant
- A & B Guest House
- Acacia Guest House
- Alington House
- Appletree B&B/IOrchard Foods
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Salisbury Conservative Club
- The Elm Tree
- The Royal Standard
- Champion Of The Thames
- Cherry Hinton Constitutional Club
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- 196
- 5 Blends
- 92@Compass
- Al Casbah Restaurant
- Amelie Restaurants
- + 159 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
- Tesco
- Tesco
- Co-op
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Adilias Station Road Bakery
- Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor
- Cherry House
- Chi Pod 3, Food Social
- Chicken Cottage
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- B & M Stores
- Backyard bakers
- Cambridge Indian Supermarket
- Camc shop
- Culinaris UK Ltd
- + 89 more
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