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East Chesterton

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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

CB41PX

Union Lane

CB41QL

Scotland Road

CB41RS

Green End Road

CB41LN

Chesterfield Road

CB41DJ

Squires Close

CB41RX

Green End Road

CB41DZ

Chapel Street

CB41PY

Cambanks

CB41EQ

Logan's Way

CB41UH

Long Reach Road

CB41NQ

High Street

CB41PB

Water Street

CB41SE

Eastfield

CB40WT

Cowley Road

CB41NY

Water Lane

CB41NL

High Street

CB41SF

Elmfield Road

CB41UQ

Long Reach Road

CB41DR

Lynfield Lane

CB41QD

Pearl Close

CB41DY

Chapel Street

CB41DN

Fitzgerald Place

CB41RH

Wilding Walk

CB41TB

Maitland Avenue

CB41RT

Sherbourne Close

CB41QG

Scotland Road

CB41PN

Pakenham Close

CB41YP

Fen Road

CB41LP

Kendal Way

CB41QX

Kinross Road

CB41PA

Water Street

CB41QZ

Edinburgh Road

CB41DF

Elizabeth Way

CB41EX

Eastfield

CB41NP

Grayling Close

CB41SW

Lisa Court

CB41TD

Mortlock Avenue

CB41FN

Bramley Court

CB40WU

Cowley Road

CB41FR

Grieve Court

CB41UG

Fairbairn Road

CB41BS

Fen Road

CB41SD

Dundee Close

CB41PU

Dundee Close

CB41GH

Water Lane

CB41PG

Fallowfield

CB41ES

Church Street

CB40WS

Cowley Road

CB41LZ

High Street

CB41DP

Lynfield Court

CB41QT

Edinburgh Road

CB41FH

Elmfield Road

CB41QN

Scotland Road

CB41PW

Pakenham Close

CB41TT

Haig Court

CB41RN

Green End Road

CB41GW

Fitzgerald Place

CB40WX

Cowley Road

CB41DX

Pye Terrace

CB41QR

Edinburgh Road

CB41TX

Fen Road

CB41TJ

The Grove

CB41PZ

Cambanks

CB41RL

Green End Road

CB41NA

The Willows

CB41RE

Scotland Road

CB41GD

Eaton Close

CB41QH

Scotland Close

CB41FQ

Jane Brown Close

CB41RR

Franks Lane

CB41RD

Stirling Close

CB41NJ

High Street

CB41EJ

Scholars Walk

CB41UJ

Long Reach Road

CB41TG

Trinity Hall Farm Industrial Estate

CB41QP

Edinburgh Road

CB41AY

Elizabeth Way

CB41LX

Shirley Grove

CB41UD

Cheney Way

CB41RU

Green End Road

CB41LJ

Fraser Road

CB41DL

St Andrews Road

CB41GL

Pippin Drive

CB41LY

The Mews

CB41BD

Maple Close

CB41UB

Mays Way

CB41RG

Scotland Road

CB41PD

Fallowfield

CB41GF

Pepys Court

CB41TZ

Anglers Way

CB41NF

High Street

CB41QA

Union Lane

CB41SJ

Sherbourne Court

Data Sources

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