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CB2 Area Report

Cambridge

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£568,163
Median Price
Postcode district (CB2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (CB2)
18
Schools Nearby
30/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.5/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CB2

Rental Yield
4
Price Growth
4.7
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.6
Transport
3
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (CB2)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

174
Crimes/month
50
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-06: 166
2025-07: 204
2025-08: 179
2025-09: 146
2025-10: 157
2025-11: 170
2025-12: 0
2026-01: 132
2026-02: 125
2026-03: 146
2026-04: 183
2026-05: 192
2025-062026-05

↓ 24% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Cambridge)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Cambridge has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
7
education
7
health
7
crime
5
housing
7
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Cambridge (the HPI is only published at LAD level). CB2 spans 2 local authorities; Cambridge is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the CB2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£486,424
Cambridge average
-2.4%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£999,802
Detached
£614,322
Semi-Detached
£504,480
Terraced
£308,010
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £196,821
01/12/2003: £209,277
01/12/2004: £224,642
01/12/2005: £225,930
01/12/2006: £268,644
01/12/2007: £291,830
01/12/2008: £237,534
01/12/2009: £260,387
01/12/2010: £283,014
01/12/2011: £302,156
01/12/2012: £311,239
01/12/2013: £350,471
01/12/2014: £375,514
01/12/2015: £438,359
01/12/2016: £411,439
01/12/2017: £445,167
01/12/2018: £462,841
01/12/2019: £444,889
01/12/2020: £457,700
01/12/2021: £455,877
01/12/2022: £511,484
01/12/2023: £493,334
01/12/2024: £498,223
01/12/2025: £486,424
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

5
Primary
1
Secondary
2
Sixth Form
10
Independent
18
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

30/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in CB2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£914,995
207 sales
Semi-detached
£645,000
137 sales
Terraced
£650,000
296 sales
Flat
£393,500
610 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Cambridge. For the headline CB2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-2.4%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Cambridge
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

    Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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    Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Barrow Road
    Planning restrictions may apply
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

    Source: Environment Agency

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.4°C
    Avg Temperature
    687mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2816h
    Sunshine/Year
    22 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: August
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: July
    Driest: August
    Now: 20°C, Clear skyHumidity: 67%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    49 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    88%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    49
    Total Establishments
    Kingsway CambridgeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Compass Group at St Faiths SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Cambridge University PressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Lodestone HouseSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Sodexo Healthcare, Nuffield HospitalCaring Premises
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    45%
    Renewable Energy
    191g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 46.6%wind 42.2%biomass 6.5%solar 2.8%imports 1.3%nuclear 0.6%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    17m
    Moderateabove sea level

    At 17m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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