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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159 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
159
Deprivation level
3/10
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
53.98(+74%)
Shoplifting
52.26(+635%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.05(+186%)
Bicycle theft
20.5(+2230%)
Other theft
18.96(+241%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £802,500 in Central & West Cambridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £2,850,000.

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
Detached7£1,670,500
Flats17£475,000
Semi-Detached6£1,250,000
Terraced30£847,500

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

CB30EP

Madingley Road

CB58FS

Newmarket Road

CB11BA

East Road

CB11DT

John Street

CB23QB

Corn Exchange Street

CB23RD

Botolph Lane

CB30AS

Jj Thomson Avenue

CB30RB

Newnham

CB39BG

Westberry Court

CB39BN

Grange Road

CB58DZ

Newmarket Road

CB58EU

Newmarket Road

CB10SR

Market

CB11EE

Warkworth Terrace

CB11EY

Emmanuel Road

CB11LG

Emmanuel Street

CB23AH

Regent Street

CB30HD

Clarkson Road

CB39AL

Herschel Road

CB39LS

Spens Avenue

CB21UB

Bridge Street

CB23LR

Market

CB39JS

The Cenacle

CB39LR

Gough Way

CB41HA

Midsummer Common

CB58DQ

Brunswick Gardens

CB11AP

Eden Street Backway

CB11DB

East Road

CB11DW

Garden Court

CB39AN

Grange Road

CB39DJ

Newnham

CB39EG

Croftgate

CB39JQ

Eltisley Avenue

CB58DA

Maids Causeway

CB58DJ

North Terrace

CB58EA

Evening Court

CB11HA

Fair Street

CB11JE

Parkside

CB11LS

Malcolm Place

CB21SJ

Kings Parade

CB23DT

Downing Place

CB30QX

Newnham

CB39EL

Mill Lane

CB39HA

Millington Lane

CB58DW

Auckland Road

CB10SJ

Market

CB21RJ

Trumpington Street

CB23DS

Downing Street

CB23RQ

Market

CB30FF

Jj Thomson Avenue

CB11LB

Short Street

CB21QG

Trumpington Street

CB21ST

King's Parade

CB23NB

Petty Cury

CB23QJ

Market Hill

CB58BS

Belmont Place

CB39DD

Newnham

CB11LR

King Street

CB11PN

Parkside

CB23HX

Sidney Street

CB39AR

Redwood Lodge

CB39EB

Selwyn Road

CB39HN

Clare Road

CB39JG

Eltisley Avenue

CB39LL

Barton Road

CB43BD

Chesterton Road

CB11JN

Victoria Street

CB21UR

Bridge Street

CB23QZ

Free School Lane

CB39DU

Grange Road

CB39HX

Lammas Field

CB58AP

Portugal Street

CB11HZ

Wellington Street

CB21AB

Regent Street

CB21QP

Market

CB23AR

St Andrews Street

CB30WB

Clarkson Road

CB39BB

Barton Road

CB39JY

Barton Road

CB11LJ

Manor Place

CB23EJ

Market

CB23PQ

St Marys Passage

CB23RF

Downing Street

CB30EQ

Wilberforce Road

CB58BQ

Jesus Lane

CB11HR

Napier Street

CB21EL

Benet Place

CB23NR

Market Hill

CB39DS

Queen's Road

CB39LQ

Barton Close

CB11DU

Prospect Row

CB11DY

The Tram Yard

CB11EH

Parkside

CB11LD

King Street

CB30FY

Charles Babbage Road

CB39DA

Grange Road

CB39HU

Newnham

CB58JX

Kingsley Walk

CB58TJ

Kingsley Walk

CB11AS

Napier Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.