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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

CB11JA

Burleigh Place

CB21AG

Trumpington Street

CB21RB

Newnham Road

CB21RL

Trumpington Street

CB21RU

Granta Place

CB21UF

Bridge Street

CB11ES

Eden Street

CB11HE

Fitzroy Lane

CB21AA

Regent Terrace

CB23NE

Petty Cury

CB39HB

Newnham Road

CB39JN

Grantchester Meadows

CB39LH

Barton Road

CB11JX

Clarendon Street

CB11DR

Paradise Street

CB39HW

Millington Road

CB39HY

Grantchester Street

CB58EN

East Road

CB11AR

Belmont Place

CB11HW

Newmarket Road

CB11JY

Jesus Terrace

CB21PD

Tennis Court Road

CB21RG

Botolph Lane

CB23AP

Drummer Street

CB39EU

Queen's Road

CB39HQ

Malting Lane

CB23HH

Sidney Street

CB23JU

Green Street

CB30HF

Cockcroft Place

CB39DR

West Road

CB39EX

Newnham Terrace

CB39EZ

Newnham Road

CB39LU

Penarth Place

CB11JT

Orchard Street

CB21TY

Trinity Street

CB23JX

Green Street

CB23PE

Market Street

CB30EF

Madingley Road

CB30WA

Wilberforce Road

CB39AB

Grange Road

CB39BL

Cranmer Road

CB39HG

Ridley Hall Road

CB39LE

St Marks Court

CB21BY

Park Terrace

CB21QH

Fitzwilliam Street

CB21QY

Trumpington Street

CB21RP

Trumpington Street

CB21RR

Little St Marys Lane

CB23PT

Benet Street

CB39BT

Clare Road

CB39BU

Barton Road

CB58BA

Jesus Lane

CB10SB

Market

CB10ST

Market

CB11AN

Wellington Street

CB21QA

Trumpington Street

CB23BJ

St Andrews Street

CB23PF

Market

CB30FS

Charles Babbage Road

CB39DZ

West Road

CB58AJ

Richmond Terrace

CB58BW

Jesus Lane

CB21UA

Bridge Street

CB23PJ

St Edwards Passage

CB39BD

Grange Court

CB39BE

Manor Court

CB39EE

Fulbrooke Road

CB11DP

City Road

CB11JP

Victoria Street

CB21DQ

Regent Street

CB23EA

Market

CB23EH

Downing Street

CB30ET

Madingley Road

CB30RU

The Lawns

CB39JL

Grantchester Meadows

CB39JT

Cherwell Court

CB58AF

Portugal Place

CB11AQ

Severn Place

CB11BH

East Road

CB21GG

Regent Street

CB21SU

Trinity Street

CB23EQ

Downing Street

CB39AH

Queen's Road

CB39AS

Grange Road

CB39DQ

Grange Road

CB39HE

Summerfield

CB58DL

Midsummer Common

CB58DS

Auckland Road

CB11LE

Manor Place

CB11PW

Sidney Street

CB58AS

Park Street

CB58DH

Brunswick Walk

CB11EG

Warkworth Street

CB11JZ

Portland Place

CB11PR

Orchard Street

CB21DB

Regent Street

CB39AW

Champneys Walk

CB58BL

Jesus Lane

CB58DR

Bailey Mews

CB11NE

Emmanuel Street

Data Sources

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