CB3 0AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from New Chesterton in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB3 0AY is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00090580 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0AY.
360
33
£ 57,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, CB3 0AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0AY. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0AY has low crime rates — 20 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
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Park Street CofE Primary School
Mayfield Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Arbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- J & M Oriental Market Limited0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bacchanalia0.5 km
- Pink Elephant1.0 km
- Victoria Stores0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Fellows House1.0 km
- Benson House0.2 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
- Archway House Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Cafe Camtown0.7 km
- Coffee Tree Cambridge0.6 km
- Banana Leaf1.0 km
- Meghna0.2 km
- Tandoori Palace0.3 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Dragon0.3 km
- Golden Wok Ltd0.8 km
- Renus1.0 km
- Chinese Canteen0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Carpenters Arms0.3 km
- The Grapes0.2 km
- Baron Of Beef0.7 km
- Hidden Rooms0.8 km
- The Architect0.2 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.8 km
- Shelford7.4 km
- Waterbeach8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30AY · Data under Open Government Licence