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.
CB3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB3 postcode area.
32,544
38
£ 55,114 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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
Newnham Croft Primary School
University of Cambridge Primary School
Girton Glebe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benson House
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Green Man
- Blue Ball Inn
- Girton Golf Club
- Jeabs Thai
- Old Crown
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Aramark
- Arc Cafe
- Aveva - TNS Catering
- Caffiend of Cambridge
- Cambridge Rugby Union Club
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Argos Ltd
- Co-Operative
- Sainsbury's
- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Shell Newnham
- University Grocers
- Anglia Farm Shop
- BP Garage (Londis)
- C COUSINS & SON
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cafe Aristo
- Gourmet Kebab
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Area Profile: CB3 · Data under Open Government Licence