CB3 0BW is a safe, established residential area located 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 0BW 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00090574 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0BW.
494
34
£ 57,100 /yr
12%
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
CB3 0BW has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0BW. 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
Economic Activity
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 0BW has low crime rates — 17 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
Park Street CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Mayfield Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Arbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- J & M Oriental Market Limited0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bacchanalia0.6 km
- Victoria Stores0.4 km
- Cambridge Wine Merchants Ltd0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Cafe Camtown0.8 km
- Coffee Tree Cambridge0.7 km
- Meghna0.3 km
- Tandoori Palace0.4 km
- BRIDGES PATISSERIE0.7 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- The Co-Operative1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- Golden Wok Ltd0.9 km
- Chinese Canteen0.6 km
- Royal Spice Indian Restraunt & Takeaway1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Benson House0.2 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Carpenters Arms0.4 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 Station2.7 km
- Shelford7.3 km
- Waterbeach8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30BW · Data under Open Government Licence