CB3 0DZ is a sought-after residential area located 1.4km from New Chesterton in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB3 0DZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00187609 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 0DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 0DZ.
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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 0DZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB3 0DZ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 0DZ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 0DZ has low crime rates — 6 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
Mayfield Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Park Street CofE Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
Arbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- J & M Oriental Market Limited0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 km
- Midan World Foods0.5 km
- IQBRO0.7 km
- Victoria Stores0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cafe Camtown1.0 km
- Coffee Tree Cambridge0.7 km
- La Margherita Restaurant0.9 km
- Fitzwilliam College0.1 km
- Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- Golden Wok Ltd0.8 km
- The Kiosk on the Green0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Punter0.8 km
- Sir Isaac Newton0.6 km
- The Castle Inn0.8 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
- The Grapes0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Benson House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station3.2 km
- Shelford7.7 km
- Waterbeach8.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB30DZ · Data under Open Government Licence