CB3 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on The Crescent, 1.3km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB3 0AZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00090577 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CRESCENT, CB3 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRESCENT, CB3 0AZ.
1,768
22
£ 57,100 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB3 0AZ 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
Very young, very high renting. At 22 years average age and 54% private renter occupancy, CB3 0AZ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0AZ. The average age is 22.4. 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
Terraced
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
Flat
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0AZ has low crime rates — 6 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
Mayfield Primary School
Park Street CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Coffee Tree Cambridge0.9 km
- Cote0.9 km
- La Margherita Restaurant0.7 km
- Fitzwilliam College0.3 km
- Galleria Restaurant0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-Operative1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- Chinese Canteen0.9 km
- The Kiosk on the Green0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- JSG Wine Merchants0.9 km
- Midan World Foods0.5 km
- IQBRO0.9 km
- Victoria Stores0.8 km
- Cambridge Wine Merchants Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Punter0.6 km
- Sir Isaac Newton0.5 km
- The Castle Inn0.6 km
- The Mitre Public House1.0 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benson House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station3.0 km
- Shelford7.4 km
- Waterbeach8.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30AZ · Data under Open Government Licence