CB23 6ZR is a well-regarded residential area located 0.9km from Newtown in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Coleridge ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB23 6ZR are sourced from Output Area E00167068 (shared with 409 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB23 6ZR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB23 6ZR.
180
32
£ 57,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB23 6ZR 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
CB23 6ZR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB23 6ZR. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB23 6ZR is moderate at 79 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
Ridgefield Primary School
Morley Memorial Primary School
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Coleridge Community College
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
Homerton Early Years Centre
Parkside Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Alamin Stores0.9 km
- Ocean Supermarket0.9 km
- The Co-Operative1.0 km
- Balzano's Delicatessen0.9 km
- Cherry Hinton Road Post Office0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Six Bells0.9 km
- Cherry Hinton Constitutional Club0.7 km
- The Junction0.2 km
- The Rathmore Club0.5 km
- The Rock0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- 5 Blends1.0 km
- Atithi0.9 km
- Bella Roma0.9 km
- Bibimbap0.9 km
- Hot Numbers0.9 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Mr Taco takeaway0.9 km
- Chicken Rush0.4 km
- Double Seven Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Marmaris Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Sarina’s Desserts0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
- Centennial Hotel0.4 km
- Fenners Hotel0.5 km
- Ibis Cambridge0.3 km
- Sorrento Hotel0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station0.3 km
- Shelford4.8 km
- Waterbeach8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cambridge Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB236ZR · Data under Open Government Licence