Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CHESTERTON ROAD, CB4 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTERTON ROAD, CB4 1AA.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 66,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB4 1AA 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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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 34, CB4 1AA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

CB4 1AA is a mixed residential area on Chesterton Road, 0.3km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within West Chesterton ward and the Cambridge constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB4 1AA offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £831k, down 1.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB4 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00090830 (shared with 13 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 1AA. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.1%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 795,052

4 sales · Mean £ 781,776

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

Crime around CB4 1AA is moderate at 65 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.

Shoplifting210
Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils0.5 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils0.5 km
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.8 km
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Arbury Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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North Cambridge Academy

Good621 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Milton Road Pharmacy0.8 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Bacchanalia0.5 km
  • Pink Elephant0.1 km
  • POD ORLEM0.1 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • The Fellows House0.2 km
  • Acorn Guest House0.5 km
  • Haymakers1.0 km
  • Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
  • Carlton Lodge0.5 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Carlton Arms Public House1.0 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.8 km
  • Baron Of Beef0.8 km
  • Fort St George0.5 km
  • Hidden Rooms0.8 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Cafe Camtown0.9 km
  • Banana Leaf0.1 km
  • Cafe 1210.8 km
  • Meghna0.9 km
  • Polonia Club0.4 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Co-Operative0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Viking Fish Shop0.8 km
  • Barbarella0.9 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Renus0.1 km
  • Chinese Canteen0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.4 km
  • Waterbeach7.2 km
  • Shelford7.3 km