CB4 0WY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Fallowfield in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within East Chesterton ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB4 0WY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CB4 0WY are sourced from Output Area E00090647 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB4 0WY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB4 0WY.
494
37
£ 52,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB4 0WY 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
With 67% social renting, CB4 0WY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0WY. 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 0WY has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shirley Community Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
The Grove Primary School
King's Hedges Nursery School
Kings Hedges Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Grounds Cafe1.0 km
- The Phoenix Trust (Milton) Ltd1.0 km
- Lemonthyme0.4 km
- Napp Pharmaceuticals (Staff Rest.)0.8 km
- Cater Link Limited0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Cambridge City Foodbank0.0 km
- Co-Operative0.6 km
- Thoroughbreads0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Coral House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Hind0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco (Main Shop)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Yo! To Go0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station4.2 km
- Waterbeach4.6 km
- Shelford9.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB40WY · Data under Open Government Licence