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CB21

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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CB21 is the postcode district for CAMBRIDGE, located in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £587,867
1yr change ▲ 9.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£587,867

▲ 9.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

105% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

205 Mbps

Property Prices in CB21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB21 is £587,867, which is 53% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB21 cost 104.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB21 have risen 9.4% 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 £677,335 274
Semi-detached £410,516 193
Terraced £344,938 88
Flat £235,678 18
All types £587,867 614

5-Year Price History

£544K £567K £590K £612K £635K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB21

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB21 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

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

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Schools in CB21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB21 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Great Abington Primary School Primary Good mi
Fulbourn Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Linton CofE Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Waldorf Cambridge School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

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 CB21 are 205.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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205.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB21 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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CB21 — CAMBRIDGE

Area Summary

CB21 (CAMBRIDGE) offers above-average property prices (£587,867, 105% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (205 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB21 CAMBRIDGE

What is the average house price in CB21 CAMBRIDGE?
The average house price in CB21 (CAMBRIDGE) is £587,867, based on 614 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 105% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.4% over the past year.
Is CB21 CAMBRIDGE a safe area to live?
Crime in CB21 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB21 CAMBRIDGE?
The population of CB21 (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 CB21?
The average broadband download speed in CB21 is 205 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB21 CAMBRIDGE?
There are 12 schools in or near CB21. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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