CB3 0AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from New Chesterton in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB3 0AX is 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. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00090580 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0AX.
360
33
£ 57,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in CB3 0AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0AX. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0AX has low crime rates — 17 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
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Park Street CofE Primary School
Mayfield Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Arbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- J & M Oriental Market Limited0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bacchanalia0.4 km
- Pink Elephant0.8 km
- POD ORLEM0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Fellows House0.8 km
- Benson House0.3 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.4 km
- Archway House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Cambridge Bed and Breakfast Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Carlton Arms Public House1.0 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.2 km
- The Grapes0.3 km
- Baron Of Beef0.6 km
- Hidden Rooms0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Cafe Camtown0.6 km
- Coffee Tree Cambridge0.6 km
- Banana Leaf0.8 km
- Meghna0.2 km
- Tandoori Palace0.4 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Golden Dragon0.2 km
- Golden Wok Ltd0.8 km
- Renus0.8 km
- Chinese Canteen0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.7 km
- Shelford7.4 km
- Waterbeach7.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30AX · Data under Open Government Licence