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Postcode District

CB3

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

CB3 is the postcode district for CAMBRIDGE, located in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £943,088
1yr change ▼ 25.6%
Crime 56% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£943,088

▼ 25.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

229% above national avg

Crime Rate

35.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

351 Mbps

Property Prices in CB3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB3 is £943,088, which is 146% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB3 cost 228.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB3 have fallen 25.6% 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 £1,149,618 139
Semi-detached £731,326 94
Terraced £897,155 117
Flat £426,024 229
All types £943,088 606

5-Year Price History

£808K £906K £1004K £1101K £1199K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB3

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

With 35.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB3 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

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

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Schools in CB3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB3 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Newnham Croft Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
King's College School Other Not inspected mi
St John's College School Other Not inspected mi
Gretton School Other Not inspected mi
University of Cambridge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

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 CB3 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB3 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

CB

CB3 — CAMBRIDGE

Area Summary

CB3 (CAMBRIDGE) offers above-average property prices (£943,088, 229% above national average), low crime (56% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (351 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB3 CAMBRIDGE

What is the average house price in CB3 CAMBRIDGE?
The average house price in CB3 (CAMBRIDGE) is £943,088, based on 606 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 229% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 25.6% over the past year.
Is CB3 CAMBRIDGE a safe area to live?
Crime in CB3 is significantly below the national average (35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB3 CAMBRIDGE?
The population of CB3 (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 CB3?
The average broadband download speed in CB3 is 351 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB3 CAMBRIDGE?
There are 6 schools in or near CB3. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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