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Cambridge

England / East of England / Cambridge

About

Cambridge is a historic city in the East of England, known for its prestigious university and rich academic heritage. The city is built around the River Cam, with many colleges and landmarks lining its banks. The area features a mix of medieval and modern architecture, with cobbled streets and green spaces like Parker’s Piece and Jesus Green.

The district is a hub for education and research, home to the University of Cambridge and numerous scientific institutions. It has a range of shops, markets, and cultural venues, including the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Cambridge Corn Exchange. Cycling is a common mode of transport, with many paths connecting key areas. The city also hosts events like the Cambridge Folk Festival and the annual May Bumps rowing races.

Area overview

On average Cambridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cambridge is £58,215 per year. There are 63 schools in Cambridge: 27 primary (1 Outstanding and 22 Good) and 8 secondary (3 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cambridge Population
145,674
Population density
3,579.2 per km²

Demographics

British
77,195
52.99%
Other White
28,495
19.56%
Chinese
6,362
4.37%
Indian
5,916
4.06%
Other Asian
4,974
3.41%
Total population: 145,674

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
14,735
28.08%
Owns outright
12,897
24.58%
Owns with a mortgage
10,234
19.5%
Social rents from council
6,910
13.17%
Other social rented
4,980
9.49%
Total households: 52,474

Property prices in Cambridge

Based on 1,094 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Cambridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,500 up to £3,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached105£725,000
Flats293£337,500
Semi-Detached249£560,000
Terraced447£510,000

10 years price trend in Cambridge

All wards in Cambridge

Abbey

Arbury

Castle

Cherry Hinton

Coleridge

East Chesterton

King's Hedges

Market

Newnham

Petersfield

Queen Edith's

Romsey

Trumpington

West Chesterton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.