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.
CHESTERTON ROAD, CB4 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTERTON ROAD, CB4 1AA.
276
34
£ 66,600 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
Park Street CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Arbury Primary School
North Cambridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, Cafe
68 nearby- Cafe Camtown0.9 km
- Banana Leaf0.1 km
- Cafe 1210.8 km
- Meghna0.9 km
- Polonia Club0.4 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative0.8 km
- The Co-Operative0.1 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Co-Operative0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CB41AA · Data under Open Government Licence