Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

COWLEY ROAD, CB4 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLEY ROAD, CB4 0DS.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB4 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CB4 0DS — age 35, 50% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CB4 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Cowley Road, 0.8km from Fallowfield in Milton (South Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Milton & Waterbeach ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00092161 (shared with 116 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 CB4 0DS. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CB4 0DS has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary5
Other theft5
Public order3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Shirley Community Primary School

Good372 pupils1.0 km
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Chesterton Primary School

Good166 pupils1.5 km
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The Grove Primary School

Good225 pupils1.5 km
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Milton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate343 pupils1.5 km
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King's Hedges Nursery School

Good63 pupils1.5 km
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Kings Hedges Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Cambridge City Foodbank0.3 km
  • Co-Operative0.9 km
  • Thoroughbreads0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cater Link Limited1.0 km
  • Raj's0.7 km
  • RP Fitness0.6 km
  • Stir Bakery0.8 km
  • Fooditude0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco (Main Shop)0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Jaws Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Unicorn House0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Coral House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach4.4 km
  • Cambridge Station4.5 km
  • Shelford9.5 km