Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

LADY MARGARET ROAD, CB3 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADY MARGARET ROAD, CB3 0BJ.

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Population

494

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

12%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 73% social renting, CB3 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB3 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Lady Margaret Road, 0.9km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB3 0BJ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Full-time employment stands at 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00090574 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0BJ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.9%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

12%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB3 0BJ has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft15
Bicycle theft12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.7 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils0.9 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.4 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.4 km
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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.8 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.8 km
  • Mountain Warehouse0.6 km
  • Scribblers0.8 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Lola Lo1.0 km
  • Stolen0.8 km
  • Ta Bouche0.8 km
  • The Bath House0.9 km
  • Admiral Casino0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • 2648 Cambridge0.7 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Bread & Meat0.9 km
  • Cafe Abantu0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • DULCIS0.8 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Warung Bakso0.9 km
  • Golden Dragon0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Benson House0.4 km
  • Arundel House Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.6 km
  • Shelford7.1 km
  • Waterbeach8.2 km