Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

STOREYS WAY, CB3 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOREYS WAY, CB3 0DR.

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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 0DR 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 0DR is a student and graduate zone — average age 22, 54% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.

home £2,750,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB3 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Storeys Way, 1.3km from New Chesterton in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB3 0DR 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.8M, down 19.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0DR 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 0DR. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,750,000

3 sales · Mean £ 2,591,666

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

CB3 0DR has low crime rates — 7 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour13
Bicycle theft6
Public order6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils1.1 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils1.1 km
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Arbury Primary School

Good387 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • J & M Oriental Market Limited0.9 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • JSG Wine Merchants0.9 km
  • Midan World Foods0.4 km
  • IQBRO0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Cafe Camtown1.0 km
  • Coffee Tree Cambridge0.8 km
  • Cote1.0 km
  • La Margherita Restaurant0.8 km
  • Fitzwilliam College0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-Operative0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Golden Wok Ltd0.9 km
  • Chinese Canteen0.9 km
  • The Kiosk on the Green0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Punter0.6 km
  • Sir Isaac Newton0.5 km
  • The Castle Inn0.6 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
  • The Grapes0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Benson House0.3 km
  • Arundel House Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station3.1 km
  • Shelford7.5 km
  • Waterbeach8.3 km