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CB4

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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CB4 encompasses CAMBRIDGE and its surrounding areas in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £532,293
1yr change ▲ 7.1%
Crime 58% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£532,293

▲ 7.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

85% above national avg

Crime Rate

128.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

58% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

377 Mbps

Property Prices in CB4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB4 is £532,293, which is 39% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB4 cost 85.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB4 have risen 7.1% 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 £728,559 113
Semi-detached £600,102 332
Terraced £501,575 482
Flat £272,723 337
All types £532,293 1310

5-Year Price History

£503K £517K £531K £545K £559K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB4

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

With 128.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB4 has a crime rate significantly 58% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

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

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Schools in CB4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB4 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Colleges Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Shirley Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Arbury Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Mayfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Grove Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

2

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 CB4 are 377.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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377.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB4 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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CB4 — CAMBRIDGE

Area Summary

CB4 (CAMBRIDGE) offers above-average property prices (£532,293, 85% above national average), higher-than-average crime (58% above national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (377 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB4 CAMBRIDGE

What is the average house price in CB4 CAMBRIDGE?
The average house price in CB4 (CAMBRIDGE) is £532,293, based on 1310 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 85% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.1% over the past year.
Is CB4 CAMBRIDGE a safe area to live?
Crime in CB4 is above the national average (128.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (40.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (20.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB4 CAMBRIDGE?
The population of CB4 (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 CB4?
The average broadband download speed in CB4 is 377 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB4 CAMBRIDGE?
There are 18 schools in or near CB4. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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