CB3 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Castle Row, 0.8km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB3 0BB 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, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00090580 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE ROW, CB3 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROW, CB3 0BB.
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
CB3 0BB has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0BB. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0BB has low crime rates — 16 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
Park Street CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Mayfield Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Arbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- J & M Oriental Market Limited0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Bacchanalia0.5 km
- Pink Elephant1.0 km
- POD ORLEM1.0 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Cafe Camtown0.8 km
- Coffee Tree Cambridge0.8 km
- Banana Leaf1.0 km
- Meghna0.3 km
- Tandoori Palace0.5 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- Golden Wok Ltd0.9 km
- Renus1.0 km
- Chinese Canteen0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Benson House0.4 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Carpenters Arms0.4 km
- The Grapes0.3 km
- Baron Of Beef0.5 km
- Hidden Rooms0.7 km
- The Architect0.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.6 km
- Shelford7.2 km
- Waterbeach8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30BB · Data under Open Government Licence