CB3 0AG is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
Day-to-day life in CB3 0AG has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00167076 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0AG.
514
24
£ 57,100 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB3 0AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CB3 0AG is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 55% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0AG. The average age is 24.0. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0AG has low crime rates — 33 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
Park Street CofE Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Parkside Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Mayfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Molton Brown0.5 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.7 km
- Cambridge Local0.9 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Lola Lo0.7 km
- Stolen0.5 km
- Ta Bouche0.5 km
- The Bath House0.7 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.6 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.7 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.5 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- Bread & Meat0.7 km
- Cafe Abantu0.7 km
- + 119 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Oseyo0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- DULCIS0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden Dragon0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Fellows House1.0 km
- Benson House0.7 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.4 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.3 km
- Shelford7.0 km
- Waterbeach8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30AG · Data under Open Government Licence