Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB4 0WS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB4 0WS.

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Population

494

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB4 0WS 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 67% social renting, CB4 0WS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CB4 0WS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Fen End in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within East Chesterton ward and the Cambridge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB4 0WS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0WS are sourced from Output Area E00090647 (shared with 63 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 0WS. 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

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CB4 0WS is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Shirley Community Primary School

Good372 pupils1.2 km
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Milton Church of England Primary School

Inadequate343 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cambridge City Foodbank0.4 km
  • Thoroughbreads0.4 km
  • One Stop Shop0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Hind1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Raj's0.7 km
  • RP Fitness0.8 km
  • Stir Bakery0.8 km
  • Fooditude0.6 km
  • Roll Inn1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco (Main Shop)0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Jaws Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Milton Spice0.9 km
  • Unicorn House0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterbeach4.2 km
  • Cambridge Station4.7 km
  • Shelford9.6 km