CB4 0WZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Fallowfield in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within East Chesterton ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB4 0WZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. 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 above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0WZ are sourced from Output Area E00090647 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB4 0WZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB4 0WZ.
494
37
£ 52,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB4 0WZ 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 0WZ has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB4 0WZ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB4 0WZ is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shirley Community Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
The Grove Primary School
King's Hedges Nursery School
Kings Hedges Primary School
North Cambridge Academy
Colleges Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cambridge City Foodbank0.2 km
- Co-Operative0.4 km
- Thoroughbreads0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Tony's Mini Market0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Hind0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cater Link Limited0.5 km
- Raj's0.5 km
- RP Fitness0.1 km
- Stir Bakery0.6 km
- Fooditude0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Arepas plaza Ltd1.0 km
- Flaming Wok0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Coral House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station4.0 km
- Waterbeach4.8 km
- Shelford9.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB40WZ · Data under Open Government Licence