Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CB6 3LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CB6 3LW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

362

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 50,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CB6 3LW has a significant social housing presence — 39% 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. Property prices are trending up 56.0% year-on-year.

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

CB6 3LW is a safe, established residential area on Cambridge Road, 0.5km from Green End in Stretham. Administratively it sits within Stretham ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB6 3LW is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 56.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 3LW are sourced from Output Area E00091069 (shared with 9 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 CB6 3LW. 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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

Semi-Detached

£ 296,500

2 sales · Mean £ 296,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CB6 3LW has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Stretham Community Primary School

Good163 pupils0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Red Lion0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • HRM Motors0.1 km
  • Stretham Convenience Stores Ltd0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Will Wok0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely6.2 km
  • Waterbeach9.3 km
  • Littleport14.8 km