CB2 9DA is a safe, established residential area on Nine Wells Road, 0.7km from Red Cross Lane in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Trumpington ward and the Cambridge constituency.
Day-to-day life in CB2 9DA has the character of 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. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 48.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB2 9DA are sourced from Output Area E00187715 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NINE WELLS ROAD, CB2 9DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NINE WELLS ROAD, CB2 9DA.
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29
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CB2 9DA — age 29, 32% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 48.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 9DA. The average age is 28.5. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 346,000
17 sales · Mean £ 320,732
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB2 9DA has low crime rates — 31 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
Trumpington Community College
Fawcett Primary School
Trumpington Park Primary School
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Trumpington Meadows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- J T Gregory Pharmacy0.8 km
- Shell Garage0.9 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- The Cambridge City Foodbank0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Bun Shop0.8 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Duchess of Cambridge0.8 km
- Lord Byron Inn0.9 km
- The Green Man0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.8 km
- Ch and Co Group Ltd0.9 km
- Lunchtime0.8 km
- Dao Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.1 km
- Shelford3.4 km
- Foxton7.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB29DA · Data under Open Government Licence