Area Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB3 postcode area.

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Population

32,544

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 55,114 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

CB3 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £989k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £989k. Property prices are trending up 28.8% year-on-year.

home £989,142 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB3 is a postcode district in South Cambridgeshire, East of England, covering 373 active and 1090 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CB3 (25%) is characterised by a student neighbourhood — HMOs, shared houses, high turnover, lively atmosphere, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (24%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CB3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CB3 are around £989k, up 28.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CB3 at 175 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, CB3 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 CB3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1400
Anti-social behaviour892
Other theft678
Vehicle crime621
Criminal damage and arson424

school Local Schools

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Newnham Croft Primary School

Good229 pupils
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University of Cambridge Primary School

Outstanding621 pupils
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Girton Glebe Primary School

Good174 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Benson House
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Newnham Croft Social Club
  • The Pickerel Inn
  • Sir Isaac Newton
  • The Anchor Public House
  • The Architect
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Aramark
  • Arc Cafe
  • Aveva - TNS Catering
  • Caffiend of Cambridge
  • Cambridge Rugby Union Club
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Argos Ltd
  • Co-Operative
  • Sainsbury's
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cafe Aristo
  • Gourmet Kebab
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • C COUSINS & SON
  • Derby Stores
  • N K Jank Chemist
  • Shell Newnham
  • University Grocers
  • + 2 more