CB4 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cowley Road, 0.6km from Fallowfield in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within East Chesterton ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB4 0DL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00090647 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWLEY ROAD, CB4 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLEY ROAD, CB4 0DL.
494
37
£ 52,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB4 0DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CB4 0DL has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB4 0DL. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB4 0DL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shirley Community Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
Fen Ditton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cambridge City Foodbank0.5 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Thoroughbreads0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Golden Hind0.8 km
- The Plough Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cater Link Limited0.8 km
- Raj's0.0 km
- RP Fitness0.6 km
- Stir Bakery0.1 km
- Fooditude0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Arepas plaza Ltd0.6 km
- Mr Jerk0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station4.1 km
- Waterbeach4.6 km
- Shelford8.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB40DL · Data under Open Government Licence