Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB3 0DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

1,768

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

6%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB3 0DG 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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9/10
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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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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CB3 0DG is a student and graduate zone — average age 22, 54% 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 0DG is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from New Chesterton 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.

This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00090577 (shared with 8 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 0DG. 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

White / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian23.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

6%Active
FT: 5%
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 0DG has low crime rates — 8 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour16
Bicycle theft6
Public order6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils1.1 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils1.2 km
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Arbury Primary School

Good387 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • J & M Oriental Market Limited0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
  • JSG Wine Merchants0.9 km
  • University Grocers0.9 km
  • IQBRO0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Cafe Camtown0.9 km
  • Coffee Tree Cambridge0.7 km
  • La Margherita Restaurant0.8 km
  • Thanh Binh0.8 km
  • Area Cafe0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • The Kiosk on the Green0.8 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Golden Wok Ltd0.8 km
  • Chinese Canteen1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Sir Isaac Newton0.5 km
  • The Castle Inn0.6 km
  • The Punter0.7 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
  • The Grapes0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Benson House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station3.1 km
  • Shelford7.6 km
  • Waterbeach8.3 km