Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB3 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0DN.

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Population

1,768

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

6%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian23.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

6%Active
FT: 5%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Bicycle theft4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.9 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils1.1 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Chinese Canteen0.9 km
  • The Kiosk on the Green0.8 km
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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
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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
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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