CB4 0QA is a sought-after residential area on Science Park, 1.1km from Kings Hedges in Milton (South Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Milton & Waterbeach ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB4 0QA offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0QA are sourced from Output Area E00092161 (shared with 116 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCIENCE PARK, CB4 0QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCIENCE PARK, CB4 0QA.
332
35
£ 58,400 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB4 0QA 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.
Area Character
CB4 0QA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB4 0QA. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB4 0QA has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
King's Hedges Nursery School
Kings Hedges Primary School
The Grove Primary School
Colleges Nursery School
Shirley Community Primary School
North Cambridge Academy
St Laurence Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cambridge City Foodbank0.9 km
- Thoroughbreads1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fooditude0.8 km
- Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre0.8 km
- Daily Bread Co-Operative0.6 km
- Napp Pharmaceuticals (Staff Rest.)0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco (Main Shop)1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Eni Coffee & Tea0.7 km
- Yo! To Go1.0 km
- Flaming Wok0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Coral House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station4.7 km
- Waterbeach4.8 km
- Shelford9.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CB40QA · Data under Open Government Licence