CB4 is a postcode district in Cambridge, East of England, covering 896 active and 1614 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CB4 (35%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active (15%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CB4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CB4 are around £400k, down 12.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CB4 at 288 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CB4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CB4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB4 postcode area.
66,635
39
£ 52,058 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CB4 is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £400k. Property prices are trending down 12.4% 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
Colleges Nursery School
Shirley Community Primary School
Arbury Primary School
Mayfield Primary School
The Grove Primary School
Kings Hedges Primary School
Milton Road Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Ashley Hotel
- Novotel Cambridge North
- Premier Inn
- Travelodge Cambridge Orchard Park
- 5 Chapel Street B&B
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- MFG City
- A.J. Bargain Centre
- Al Noor Grocers
- Art of Meat
- Barev
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Boathouse Public House
- Chesterton Mens Club
- Fort St George
- Green Dragon Public House
- Malloy's Craft Steakhouse
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Arbury Road Baptist Church
- Arboretum Community Cafe
- Aspens Services Ltd.
- Bowlers
- Bowlers
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco
- Aldi
- Budgens
- Co-Operative
- Co-Operative
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Arbury Court Fish Bar
- banana leaf sweet and savoury
- Barbarella
- Domino's Pizza
- Eni Coffee & Tea
- + 18 more
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