CB3 0AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00167075 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0AA.
3,752
22
£ 57,100 /yr
4%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB3 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CB3 0AA is a student and graduate zone — average age 22, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0AA. The average age is 22.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0AA has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Street CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Mayfield Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Parkside Community College
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Molton Brown0.7 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.9 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Millies Cookies0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Lola Lo0.9 km
- Stolen0.8 km
- Ta Bouche0.7 km
- The Bath House0.8 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.9 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.6 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Bread & Meat0.8 km
- Cafe Abantu0.8 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- The Co-Operative1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- DULCIS0.7 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden Dragon0.6 km
- Cafe Aristo1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Benson House0.5 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.5 km
- Shelford7.0 km
- Waterbeach8.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30AA · Data under Open Government Licence