Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

SCIENCE PARK, CB4 0FW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCIENCE PARK, CB4 0FW.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB4 0FW 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.

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB4 0FW spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB4 0FW is a well-regarded residential area on Science Park, 0.6km from Fallowfield in Milton (South Cambridgeshire). Administratively it sits within Milton & Waterbeach ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB4 0FW offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0FW are sourced from Output Area E00092161 (shared with 116 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 CB4 0FW. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

Crime around CB4 0FW is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting127
Violence and sexual offences39
Public order34
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Shirley Community Primary School

Good372 pupils0.8 km
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The Grove Primary School

Good225 pupils0.9 km
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Chesterton Primary School

Good166 pupils1.1 km
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King's Hedges Nursery School

Good63 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Hedges Primary School

Good417 pupils1.1 km
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North Cambridge Academy

Good621 pupils1.3 km
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Colleges Nursery School

Outstanding105 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Cambridge City Foodbank0.4 km
  • Co-Operative0.4 km
  • Thoroughbreads0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Tony's Mini Market1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cater Link Limited0.5 km
  • Raj's0.9 km
  • RP Fitness0.3 km
  • Stir Bakery0.9 km
  • Fooditude0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Eni Coffee & Tea0.8 km
  • Flaming Wok0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Coral House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station4.1 km
  • Waterbeach5.0 km
  • Shelford9.1 km