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About

East Chesterton lies directly north of the River Cam and Cambridge's historic core, forming a primarily residential suburb. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war housing, and modern developments, with local shopping parades along Chesterton Road and Milton Road serving daily needs. Its streets are quiet and community-focused, with several primary schools and green spaces like St. Andrew's Recreation Ground providing open areas for recreation.

The riverfront along Chesterton Lane offers a distinct contrast, with houseboats and working boatyards moored along Midsummer Common. This practical, waterwayside atmosphere is central to the area's identity. Residents often use the paths leading to Jesus Green for walking and cycling into the city centre, which remains within easy reach, making it a practical and well-connected neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average East Chesterton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Chesterton is £62,120 per year. There are 3 schools in East Chesterton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Chesterton is home to around 9,716 people, with a population density of about 3,717.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Chesterton Population
9,716
Population density
3,717.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.16(+18%)
Shoplifting
30.47(+345%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.91(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.47(+49%)
Public order
7.72(+51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,815
59.84%
Other White
1,820
18.73%
Bangladeshi
260
2.68%
Other Asian
231
2.38%
Chinese
181
1.86%
Total population: 9,718

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,077
50.36%
No qualifications
1,321
16.32%
Level 3 (A level)
845
10.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
711
8.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 8,096

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,010
24.73%
Other social rented
949
23.24%
Owns outright
845
20.69%
Owns with a mortgage
654
16.01%
Social rents from council
476
11.66%
Total households: 4,084

Property prices in East Chesterton

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in East Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Chesterton 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 East Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£315,000
Detached2£477,500
Terraced28£450,500
Semi-Detached23£535,000

10 years median price trend in East Chesterton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Chesterton.

All postcodes in East Chesterton

CB41SB

Eastfield

CB41SX

Green Park

CB41NB

Primary Court

CB40WY

Milton Road

CB40AP

Cowley Road

CB41PL

Kinross Road

CB41NS

High Street

CB41LU

Kendal Way

CB41UP

Evergreens

CB41ED

Church Street

CB41SL

Scarsdale Close

CB41FT

Pearmain Court

CB41UE

Cheney Way

CB41DH

St Andrews Road

CB41QB

Union Lane

CB41RP

The Green

CB41UF

Bourne Road

CB41GT

St Andrew's Road

CB41LL

Warren Road

CB41QJ

Dalton Square

CB41SY

Gainsborough Close

CB41BL

Logan's Way

CB40XB

Cowley Road

CB41UT

East Chesterton

CB41SS

Nuffield Close

CB41QY

Kinross Road

CB41SQ

Enniskillen Road

CB40DN

Cowley Road

CB41SA

Eastfield

CB41PE

Fallowfield

CB41AZ

Oak Tree Avenue

CB41RY

Green End Road

CB41PR

Scotland Road

CB41NT

Ferry Lane

CB41XZ

Water Lane

CB41UA

Lents Way

CB41FU

Swallow Gardens

CB41GX

Union Lane

CB41BN

Mariners Way

CB41RB

Inverness Close

CB41RW

Green End Road

CB41BJ

Capstan Close

CB41RF

Fen Road

CB41DQ

Lynfield Lane

CB41RJ

Green End Road

CB41FE

Discovery Way

CB41PF

Fallowfield

CB41EE

Elizabeth Way

CB41FP

Russet Court

CB41DW

Scholars Walk

CB41GE

Scotland Road

CB41NG

High Street

CB41SH

Dundee Close

CB41WH

Ransome Close

CB41QQ

Scotland Road

CB41NR

Thrifts Walk

CB41FW

Bramley Court

CB41NW

High Street

CB41UR

Moss Bank

CB41TL

Cam Causeway

CB41TP

Gainsborough Close

CB41NN

High Street

CB41TY

Izaak Walton Way

CB40DT

Cowley Road

CB41TA

Maitland Avenue

CB41TF

Nuffield Road

CB40WZ

Cowley Road

CB41DT

Church Street

CB41BB

Laburnum Close

CB41NE

Chesterton Road

CB40PP

Orwell Furlong

CB41NX

High Street

CB41BF

Eastfield

CB41RZ

Ashfield Road

CB41TS

Nuffield Road

CB40DL

Cowley Road

CB41NZ

Water Street

CB41NU

Ferry Lane

CB41BA

Oak Tree Avenue

CB41YD

Green End Road

CB41QE

Scotland Road

CB41WA

Fitzgerald Place

CB41GU

Longworth Avenue

CB41RQ

Midhurst Close

CB41EF

Church Street

CB41BH

Chesterton Road

CB41TE

Mortlock Avenue

CB41QW

Scotland Road

CB41FL

Laxton Way

CB41QU

Kinross Road

CB41LS

Kendal Way

CB41QS

Edinburgh Road

CB41RA

Kinross Road

CB41FS

Pearmain Court

CB41UW

Peterhouse Mews

CB41NH

Water Street

CB41LR

Kendal Way

CB41LT

Kendal Way

CB41TN

Cam Causeway

CB41PQ

Camside

Data Sources

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