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CB1

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

CB1 encompasses CAMBRIDGE and its surrounding areas in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £613,886
1yr change ▼ 3.0%
Crime 84% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£613,886

▼ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

114% above national avg

Crime Rate

149.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

84% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

376 Mbps

Property Prices in CB1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB1 is £613,886, which is 60% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB1 cost 113.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB1 have fallen 3.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £839,430 200
Semi-detached £640,827 401
Terraced £547,620 709
Flat £333,171 442
All types £613,886 1807

5-Year Price History

£550K £592K £635K £677K £719K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 149.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB1 has a crime rate significantly 84% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
38.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
20.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
52.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CB1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB1 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Holme Court School Other Not inspected mi
Homerton Early Years Centre Nursery Not inspected mi
Brunswick Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Morley Memorial Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Colville Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

149,352

Population

62

Median Age

20%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
20.0%
Private rent
28.0%
Social rent
23.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CB1 are 376.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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376.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB1 is collected by Cambridge. The Band D rate is £2,126/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CB1 — CAMBRIDGE

Area Summary

CB1 (CAMBRIDGE) offers above-average property prices (£613,886, 114% above national average), higher-than-average crime (84% above national average), 24 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (376 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB1 CAMBRIDGE

What is the average house price in CB1 CAMBRIDGE?
The average house price in CB1 (CAMBRIDGE) is £613,886, based on 1807 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 114% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is CB1 CAMBRIDGE a safe area to live?
Crime in CB1 is above the national average (149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (20.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB1 CAMBRIDGE?
The population of CB1 (CAMBRIDGE) is approximately 149,352 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 20% of homes are owner-occupied, 28% are privately rented, and 23% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CB1?
The average broadband download speed in CB1 is 376 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB1 CAMBRIDGE?
There are 24 schools in or near CB1. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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