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CB3 Area Report

Cambridge

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

£657,603
Median Price
Postcode district (CB3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (CB3)
5
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CB3

Rental Yield
3.4
Price Growth
4.8
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.6
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (CB3)

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

118
Crimes/month
50
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 97
2025-05: 101
2025-06: 124
2025-07: 108
2025-08: 146
2025-09: 99
2025-10: 134
2025-11: 89
2025-12: 98
2026-01: 119
2026-02: 100
2026-03: 136
2025-042026-03

↓ 0% 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). CB3 spans 2 local authorities; Cambridge is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the CB3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£487,551
Cambridge average
-2.1%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,001,187
Detached
£615,980
Semi-Detached
£505,609
Terraced
£308,774
Flat

24-Month 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: £487,551
01/12/200201/12/2025

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

Schools & Education

2
Primary
3
Independent
5
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

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Median prices in CB3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£825,000
207 sales
Semi-detached
£640,000
141 sales
Terraced
£899,950
188 sales
Flat
£395,000
296 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 CB3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-2.1%
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)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    West Cambridge
    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 current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    45/100

    Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

    Within ½ mile:62 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Food Hygiene Ratings

    48 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.6/5
    Average Rating
    94%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    48
    Total Establishments
    The Moller InstituteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Department Tea RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Greenwich House Cafe, University Catering ServicesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Churchill CollegeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Caffiend of CambridgeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    39%
    Renewable Energy
    144g
    CO₂/kWh
    moderate
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 32.1%solar 20.8%wind 17.9%biomass 12.0%imports 9.0%nuclear 8.2%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    21m
    Moderateabove sea level

    At 21m 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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