CB3 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Honey Hill, 0.8km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB3 0BG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00167076 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HONEY HILL, CB3 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONEY HILL, CB3 0BG.
514
24
£ 57,100 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB3 0BG 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 0BG is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 55% 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 0BG. The average age is 24.0. 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 0BG has low crime rates — 18 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
Castle School, Cambridge
Mayfield Primary School
Parkside Community College
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Molton Brown0.6 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.8 km
- Cambridge Local1.0 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Lola Lo0.8 km
- Stolen0.7 km
- Ta Bouche0.7 km
- The Bath House0.8 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.9 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.6 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Bread & Meat0.8 km
- Cafe Abantu0.8 km
- + 109 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- DULCIS0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme1.0 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Benson House0.5 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.5 km
- Shelford7.1 km
- Waterbeach8.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30BG · Data under Open Government Licence