CB3 0BU is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km 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.
Day-to-day life in CB3 0BU has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.
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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00167075 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0BU.
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 0BU 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 0BU 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 0BU. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0BU 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
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Parkside Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Molton Brown0.8 km
- Ann Summers Ltd1.0 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.8 km
- Mountain Warehouse0.7 km
- Scribblers0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Stolen0.9 km
- Ta Bouche0.9 km
- The Bath House1.0 km
- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- Boathouse Public House1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- 2648 Cambridge0.8 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Bread & Meat1.0 km
- Cafe Abantu1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- DULCIS0.8 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Warung Bakso1.0 km
- Golden Dragon0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Benson House0.4 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.6 km
- Shelford7.2 km
- Waterbeach8.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30BU · Data under Open Government Licence