CB3 1AD is a sought-after residential area within the CB3 district of Cambridge. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB3 1AD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00187751 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB3 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB3 1AD.
269
31
£ 57,100 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB3 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CB3 1AD is a young, economically active community — 80% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB3 1AD. The average age is 31.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB3 1AD has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
University of Cambridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Earth Sciences/ BPI Tearooms0.5 km
- Department Tea Room0.7 km
- Dept of Chemical Engineering/Biotech1.0 km
- IFM Servery, University of Cambridge0.8 km
- Schlumberger Kitchen0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Argos Ltd0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- B&B and The Wedding Marquee1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- BP Garage (Londis)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Traveller Rest0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station4.3 km
- Shelford8.3 km
- Waterbeach9.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB31AD · Data under Open Government Licence