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Central & West Cambridge

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About

Central Cambridge centers on the colleges and the River Cam. King's College and its chapel sit beside the Backs, a linear stretch of lawns and college gardens fronting the river where punts run and college bridges cross the water. Market Square hosts stalls and retail along streets such as Petty Cury and St Andrew's Street. Narrow lanes lead to college courts and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre sits within easy reach. Queens' College spans the Cam with its timber-framed Mathematical Bridge linking the two banks and the riverside paths trace the line of several colleges.

West Cambridge lies west of the city centre, with the university’s West Cambridge Site along Madingley Road hosting research buildings and teaching laboratories, including the Department of Computer Science and Technology in the William Gates Building. Cycleways and frequent buses connect the site to central streets; residential areas near Storey's Way and Castle Hill sit close by. The layout of roads and green verges around the site supports direct routes into the centre while keeping the research campus distinct.

Area overview

On average Central & West Cambridge has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central & West Cambridge is £80,028 per year. There are 6 schools in Central & West Cambridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central & West Cambridge is home to around 16,246 people, with a population density of about 2,646.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central & West Cambridge Population
16,246
Population density
2,646.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.66(+73%)
Shoplifting
50.29(+635%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.95(+176%)
Other theft
18.1(+231%)
Bicycle theft
16.68(+1862%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,604
52.95%
Other White
3,268
20.11%
Chinese
1,058
6.51%
Indian
642
3.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
462
2.84%
Total population: 16,249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
7,794
51.31%
Level 3 (A level)
6,218
40.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
397
2.61%
No qualifications
347
2.28%
Other
195
1.28%
Total 16+ residents: 15,191

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,173
32.94%
Owns outright
1,036
29.09%
Owns with a mortgage
486
13.65%
Other forms of private rent
390
10.95%
Other social rented
300
8.42%
Total households: 3,561

Property prices in Central & West Cambridge

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £830,000 in Central & West Cambridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £5,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central & West Cambridge in the 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 Central & West Cambridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£1,835,000
Flats14£447,500
Semi-Detached4£833,340
Terraced35£845,000

10 years median price trend in Central & West Cambridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central & West Cambridge.

All postcodes in Central & West Cambridge

CB23HX

Sidney Street

CB39HD

Causewayside

CB39AT

Grange Road

CB21UB

Bridge Street

CB23ER

Downing Street

CB11LN

King Street

CB39LP

Dane Drive

CB21RD

Granta Place

CB11PN

Parkside

CB30FT

Charles Babbage Road

CB39DQ

Grange Road

CB58EN

East Road

CB11LJ

Manor Place

CB39HX

Lammas Field

CB39LH

Barton Road

CB58AD

Round Church Street

CB11BA

East Road

CB11LA

Willow Walk

CB11JP

Victoria Street

CB39JZ

Barton Road

CB11ES

Eden Street

CB21SU

Trinity Street

CB237PG

Madingley Road

CB21BY

Park Terrace

CB58DL

Midsummer Common

CB39LB

Barton Road

CB39BU

Barton Road

CB23PQ

St Marys Passage

CB11JU

Clarendon Street

CB11AN

Wellington Street

CB58DZ

Newmarket Road

CB39EB

Selwyn Road

CB58FS

Newmarket Road

CB21SP

King's Parade

CB21RS

Granta Place

CB30HE

Jj Thomson Avenue

CB11BG

East Road

CB39JA

Hardwick Street

CB23AX

Downing Street

CB23RQ

Market

CB23JX

Green Street

CB11HR

Napier Street

CB21GG

Regent Street

CB39JS

The Cenacle

CB58DE

Maids Causeway

CB11JS

Orchard Street

CB11DP

City Road

CB21SB

Mill Lane

CB21QP

Market

CB58DQ

Brunswick Gardens

CB11DR

Paradise Street

CB10SF

Market

CB58AN

St Johns Road

CB39HB

Newnham Road

CB39HN

Clare Road

CB23EJ

Market

CB39AW

Champneys Walk

CB21QY

Trumpington Street

CB58BA

Jesus Lane

CB11LD

King Street

CB58BL

Jesus Lane

CB58AP

Portugal Street

CB23ET

Market

CB10SR

Market

CB39DS

Queen's Road

CB30EP

Madingley Road

CB10SD

Market

CB39JU

Ashworth Park

CB23EN

Market

CB58DP

Auckland Road

CB23LL

Rose Crescent

CB39BD

Grange Court

CB11HE

Fitzroy Lane

CB11EX

New Square

CB11AJ

Paradise Street

CB30FA

Jj Thomson Avenue

CB39BE

Manor Court

CB39BH

Amhurst Court

CB58AS

Park Street

CB39DR

West Road

CB30FF

Jj Thomson Avenue

CB11LB

Short Street

CB30EL

Madingley Road

CB11EL

Eden Street

CB41HA

Midsummer Common

CB39DL

West Road

CB11DY

The Tram Yard

CB21DQ

Regent Street

CB21TR

St John's Street

CB39JG

Eltisley Avenue

CB11LL

Hobson Street

CB11HQ

Parkside Place

CB39LY

Pearce Close

CB23ND

Market

CB23PA

Market Street

CB11HX

James Street

CB39EG

Croftgate

CB21RF

Pembroke Street

CB11JJ

Park Terrace

CB58ER

Midsummer Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.