Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

THE TERRACE, CB3 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE TERRACE, CB3 0BE.

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Population

3,752

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

4%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB3 0BE 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.

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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Average age 22, 50% renting. CB3 0BE has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB3 0BE is a safe, established residential area on The Terrace, 0.8km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB3 0BE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 22) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £597k, up 0.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00167075 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0BE. The average age is 22.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

4%Active
FT: 3%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

Terraced

£ 595,000

1 sales · Mean £ 595,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB3 0BE 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour34
Bicycle theft20
Other theft20
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.7 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils0.8 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.3 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km
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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.7 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
  • Millies Cookies0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Lola Lo0.9 km
  • Stolen0.7 km
  • Ta Bouche0.7 km
  • The Bath House0.9 km
  • Admiral Casino0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

109 nearby
  • B. Tap Baron0.9 km
  • 2648 Cambridge0.6 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Bread & Meat0.9 km
  • Cafe Abantu0.8 km
  • + 104 more
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • DULCIS0.7 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Tommy Tucker Turkish Grill1.0 km
  • Warung Bakso0.8 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

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