Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

SHELLY GARDEN, CB3 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLY GARDEN, CB3 0BX.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

30%

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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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in CB3 0BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Shelly Garden, 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 0BX is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Full-time employment stands at 22% — 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. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00090580 (shared with 21 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 0BX. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.5%
Asian / British Asian28.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

CB3 0BX 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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft15
Public order15
Bicycle theft11

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.5 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.7 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils0.8 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils1.0 km
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.3 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km
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Arbury Primary School

Good387 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • J & M Oriental Market Limited0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Bacchanalia0.5 km
  • Victoria Stores0.4 km
  • Cambridge Wine Merchants Ltd0.5 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Cafe Camtown0.8 km
  • Coffee Tree Cambridge0.7 km
  • Meghna0.3 km
  • Tandoori Palace0.4 km
  • BRIDGES PATISSERIE0.6 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon0.3 km
  • Golden Wok Ltd0.9 km
  • Chinese Canteen0.5 km
  • Warung Bakso1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Benson House0.3 km
  • Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Carpenters Arms0.4 km
  • The Grapes0.2 km
  • Baron Of Beef0.6 km
  • Hidden Rooms0.8 km
  • The Architect0.1 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.7 km
  • Shelford7.3 km
  • Waterbeach8.0 km