CB3 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Honey Hill Mews, 0.8km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00167076 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HONEY HILL MEWS, CB3 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONEY HILL MEWS, CB3 0AL.
514
24
£ 57,100 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB3 0AL 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 0AL 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 0AL. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 388,750
6 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0AL has low crime rates — 19 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
Mayfield Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Parkside Community College
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Molton Brown0.7 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.9 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Millies Cookies0.9 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Lola Lo0.9 km
- Stolen0.7 km
- Ta Bouche0.7 km
- The Bath House0.9 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.9 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.6 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Bread & Meat0.9 km
- Cafe Abantu0.8 km
- + 103 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- DULCIS0.7 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- SUPER KEBAB HOUSE0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Benson House0.5 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.5 km
- Shelford7.1 km
- Waterbeach8.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30AL · Data under Open Government Licence