CB4 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Fen End in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within East Chesterton ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB4 0AP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00090647 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB4 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB4 0AP.
494
37
£ 52,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB4 0AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CB4 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB4 0AP. The average age is 37.0. 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)
CB4 0AP has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shirley Community Primary School
Milton Church of England Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cambridge City Foodbank0.4 km
- Thoroughbreads0.4 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Hind1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Raj's0.6 km
- RP Fitness0.7 km
- Stir Bakery0.7 km
- Fooditude0.6 km
- Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco (Main Shop)0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Jaws Fish Bar0.6 km
- Milton Spice1.0 km
- Unicorn House0.7 km
- Yo! To Go0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterbeach4.2 km
- Cambridge Station4.6 km
- Shelford9.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB40AP · Data under Open Government Licence