CB3 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Haymarket Road, 0.9km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00167075 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAYMARKET ROAD, CB3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYMARKET ROAD, CB3 0BQ.
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 0BQ 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
Average age 22, 50% renting. CB3 0BQ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 0BQ. 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 0BQ 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.
school Local Schools
Park Street CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Mayfield Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Parkside Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Molton Brown0.7 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.9 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
- Millies Cookies1.0 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Lola Lo1.0 km
- Stolen0.8 km
- Ta Bouche0.8 km
- The Bath House0.9 km
- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- B. Tap Baron1.0 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.7 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Bread & Meat0.9 km
- Cafe Abantu0.9 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- The Co-Operative1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- DULCIS0.8 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Warung Bakso0.9 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- + 7 more
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
- Waterbeach8.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30BQ · Data under Open Government Licence