CB6 3JA is a safe, established residential area on Walnut Tree Close, 0.2km from Stretham in Stretham. Administratively it sits within Stretham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB6 3JA is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB6 3JA are sourced from Output Area E00091069 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALNUT TREE CLOSE, CB6 3JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT TREE CLOSE, CB6 3JA.
362
41
£ 50,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, CB6 3JA 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 CB6 3JA. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 253,316
Detached
£ 381,250
2 sales · Mean £ 381,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB6 3JA has low crime rates — 18 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
Stretham Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- HRM Motors0.7 km
- Stretham Convenience Stores Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Will Wok0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely5.5 km
- Waterbeach9.9 km
- Littleport14.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB63JA · Data under Open Government Licence