CB4 0WB is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Kings Hedges 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. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0WB are sourced from Output Area E00092161 (shared with 116 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB4 0WB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB4 0WB.
332
35
£ 58,400 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB4 0WB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB4 0WB spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB4 0WB. 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 0WB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Shirley Community Primary School
Colleges Nursery School
North Cambridge Academy
Chesterton Primary School
St Laurence Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cambridge City Foodbank0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Thoroughbreads0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Hind0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- RP Fitness0.8 km
- Fooditude0.6 km
- Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre0.7 km
- Daily Bread Co-Operative0.5 km
- Lemonthyme0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco (Main Shop)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Eni Coffee & Tea0.7 km
- Yo! To Go0.9 km
- Flaming Wok0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Coral House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station4.5 km
- Waterbeach4.8 km
- Shelford9.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB40WB · Data under Open Government Licence