CB3 0DF is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from New Chesterton 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.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge.
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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00090577 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0DF.
1,768
22
£ 57,100 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB3 0DF 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 0DF is a student and graduate zone — average age 22, 54% 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 0DF. The average age is 22.4. 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 0DF 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
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Mayfield Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Park Street CofE Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Arbury Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- J & M Oriental Market Limited0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- JSG Wine Merchants0.8 km
- Midan World Foods0.3 km
- IQBRO0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Cafe Camtown0.8 km
- Coffee Tree Cambridge0.6 km
- Cote0.9 km
- La Margherita Restaurant0.7 km
- Fitzwilliam College0.1 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Golden Wok Ltd0.7 km
- Chinese Canteen0.9 km
- The Kiosk on the Green0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Punter0.6 km
- Sir Isaac Newton0.4 km
- The Castle Inn0.6 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.5 km
- The Grapes0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Benson House0.2 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station3.1 km
- Shelford7.6 km
- Waterbeach8.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30DF · Data under Open Government Licence