Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB3 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0BU.

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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 0BU 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

CB3 0BU is a student and graduate zone — average age 22, 50% 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.

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

CB3 0BU is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB3 0BU has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0BU 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 0BU. 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.

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

CB3 0BU has low crime rates — 13 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft12
Bicycle theft10
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.7 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils1.0 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.5 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.5 km
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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.8 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.8 km
  • Mountain Warehouse0.7 km
  • Scribblers0.9 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Stolen0.9 km
  • Ta Bouche0.9 km
  • The Bath House1.0 km
  • Admiral Casino0.8 km
  • Boathouse Public House1.0 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • 2648 Cambridge0.8 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Bread & Meat1.0 km
  • Cafe Abantu1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • DULCIS0.8 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Warung Bakso1.0 km
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Benson House0.4 km
  • Arundel House Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.6 km
  • Shelford7.2 km
  • Waterbeach8.2 km