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Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's

About

Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's is a residential and institutional area in the southern part of Cambridge. The area is dominated by Addenbrooke's Hospital, a major teaching hospital, and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, a hub for medical research and healthcare. The presence of these institutions brings a mix of healthcare professionals, researchers, and students to the area. Nearby, the Queen Edith's ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, from detached homes to smaller terraces.

The area has local amenities including shops, cafes, and schools, serving both the hospital community and residents. Transport links are well-developed, with bus routes connecting to Cambridge city centre and surrounding areas. Green spaces like Wulfstan Way and Cherry Hinton Hall provide recreational options. The area balances its institutional role with a quieter suburban feel, making it a practical base for those working in healthcare or academia.

Area overview

On average Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's is £68,900 per year. There are 9 schools in Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's Population

11,927

Population density

2,639.2 per km²

Demographics

British

6,562

55.01%

Other White

1,661

13.92%

Indian

662

5.55%

Chinese

614

5.15%

Other Asian

604

5.06%

Total population: 11,929

Housing

Owns outright

1,242

30.97%

Owns with a mortgage

854

21.3%

Private landlord or letting agency

849

21.17%

Social rents from council

526

13.12%

Other social rented

371

9.25%

Total households: 4,010

Property prices in Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £720,000 in Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,000 up to £2,352,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£1,220,000	£700,000	£833,375	£1,547,500	£2,300,000
Flats	19	£385,000	£289,700	£365,500	£470,000	£574,500
Semi-Detached	17	£805,786	£410,000	£520,510	£910,000	£1,930,000
Terraced	26	£735,000	£496,250	£633,750	£845,500	£1,081,250

10 years median price trend in Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's

All postcodes in Addenbrooke's & Queen Edith's

CB18RW

Bowers Croft

CB20QP

Hills Road

CB20PY

Hills Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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