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CB2

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

CB2 covers CAMBRIDGE in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £741,894
1yr change ▼ 6.1%
Crime 36% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£741,894

▼ 6.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

158% above national avg

Crime Rate

52.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

35% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

332 Mbps

Property Prices in CB2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB2 is £741,894, which is 93% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB2 cost 158.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB2 have fallen 6.1% 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 £1,273,301 101
Semi-detached £741,984 76
Terraced £753,125 215
Flat £397,819 336
All types £741,894 767

5-Year Price History

£689K £713K £737K £760K £784K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB2

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

With 52.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB2 has a crime rate well 36% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
14.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CB2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB2 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Fawcett Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Primary Good mi
St Mary's School Other Not inspected mi
St Faith's School Other Not inspected mi
The Leys School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

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 CB2 are 332.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB2 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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CB2 — CAMBRIDGE

Area Summary

CB2 (CAMBRIDGE) offers above-average property prices (£741,894, 158% above national average), low crime (36% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (332 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB2 CAMBRIDGE

What is the average house price in CB2 CAMBRIDGE?
The average house price in CB2 (CAMBRIDGE) is £741,894, based on 767 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 158% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.1% over the past year.
Is CB2 CAMBRIDGE a safe area to live?
Crime in CB2 is significantly below the national average (52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB2 CAMBRIDGE?
The population of CB2 (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 CB2?
The average broadband download speed in CB2 is 332 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB2 CAMBRIDGE?
There are 18 schools in or near CB2. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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