Area Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB4 postcode area.

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Population

66,635

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,058 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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2/10
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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.

home £400,135 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5672
Anti-social behaviour2799
Shoplifting2405
Criminal damage and arson1610
Public order1395

school Local Schools

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Colleges Nursery School

Outstanding105 pupils
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Shirley Community Primary School

Good372 pupils
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Arbury Primary School

Good387 pupils
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils
P

The Grove Primary School

Good225 pupils
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Kings Hedges Primary School

Good417 pupils
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • MFG City
  • A.J. Bargain Centre
  • Al Noor Grocers
  • Art of Meat
  • Barev
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Boathouse Public House
  • Chesterton Mens Club
  • Fort St George
  • Green Dragon Public House
  • Malloy's Craft Steakhouse
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Arbury Road Baptist Church
  • Arboretum Community Cafe
  • Aspens Services Ltd.
  • Bowlers
  • Bowlers
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Aldi
  • Budgens
  • Co-Operative
  • Co-Operative
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Arbury Court Fish Bar
  • banana leaf sweet and savoury
  • Barbarella
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Eni Coffee & Tea
  • + 18 more