CB3 0DQ is a sought-after residential area on Huntingdon Road, 1.4km from New Chesterton in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00187609 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNTINGDON ROAD, CB3 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTINGDON ROAD, CB3 0DQ.
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33
£ 57,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB3 0DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CB3 0DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £1.1M prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0DQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0DQ has low crime rates — 10 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
Mayfield Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Arbury Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Park Street CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Victoria Stores0.9 km
- J & M Oriental Market Limited0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- IQBRO0.7 km
- Midan World Foods0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benson House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Carpenters Arms0.8 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- The Architect1.0 km
- Traveller Rest0.8 km
- Sir Isaac Newton0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Earth Sciences/ BPI Tearooms0.7 km
- Meghna0.8 km
- Tandoori Palace0.6 km
- Churchill College0.5 km
- Department Tea Room0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Dragon0.8 km
- Golden Wok Ltd0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station3.5 km
- Shelford8.0 km
- Waterbeach8.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30DQ · Data under Open Government Licence