CB23 6GL is a sought-after residential area on The Grove, 0.5km from Cambourne in Cambourne. Administratively it sits within Cambourne ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB23, CB23 6GL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CB23 6GL are sourced from Output Area E00170792 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GROVE, CB23 6GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, CB23 6GL.
294
36
£ 55,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB23 6GL 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB23 6GL combines high owner-occupation (59%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB23 6GL. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB23 6GL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Jeavons Wood Primary School
Monkfield Park Primary School
Cambourne Village College
The Vine Inter-Church Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Cambourne Community Food Project0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fish'n'Chick'n0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Wokswagon0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chutney Joe0.6 km
- The Monkfield Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- 19 - The Coffee House0.5 km
- Greens Coffee & Company Ltd.0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Neots Station12.4 km
- Shepreth13.8 km
- Foxton14.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB236GL · Data under Open Government Licence