Cost of Living in CB2
Cambridge
CB2 at a glance
Postcode district (CB2)£578k
Median home price
1,207
Sales (last 5y)
+107%
vs national median
£152
Est. council tax / mo
8.4/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the CB2 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in CB2
Postcode district (CB2)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £900,000 | 213 | +£490k |
| Terraced | £647,500 | 305 | +£430k |
| Semi-detached | £645,000 | 150 | +£385k |
| Flat | £390,000 | 634 | +£158k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in CB2
Band C
Estimated band
£1,822
Estimated annual cost
£152
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (CB2)CB2 sits at an average deprivation decile of 8.4 out of 10 (among the least deprived areas in England), based on the 22 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 107% more than the national median.