CB3 0DN is a safe, established residential area located 1.4km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB3 0DN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. 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. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00090577 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0DN.
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 0DN 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 0DN 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 0DN. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0DN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. 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
Mayfield Primary School
Chesterton Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Coffee Tree Cambridge1.0 km
- Cote1.0 km
- La Margherita Restaurant0.8 km
- Fitzwilliam College0.3 km
- Galleria Restaurant0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden Dragon0.8 km
- Chinese Canteen0.9 km
- The Kiosk on the Green0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- JSG Wine Merchants1.0 km
- Midan World Foods0.6 km
- Victoria Stores0.9 km
- Cambridge Wine Merchants Ltd0.9 km
- OXFAM0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Punter0.6 km
- Sir Isaac Newton0.6 km
- The Castle Inn0.6 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.8 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benson House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station3.0 km
- Shelford7.3 km
- Waterbeach8.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30DN · Data under Open Government Licence