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About

East Chesterton ward lies north of the River Cam, encompassing a primarily residential area with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, leading toward the river and the open expanse of Midsummer Common. The area functions as a settled neighbourhood, with local shops and schools serving the community.

The ward's western boundary is defined by the River Cam, where houseboats are permanently moored along Chesterton Lane, creating a distinct waterside character. Fen Road runs through its eastern section, leading toward the Cambridge North railway station and areas of light industrial use. This practical mix of housing, riverfront, and transport infrastructure defines the area's identity.

Area overview

On average East Chesterton has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 36.9% 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. The median sale price in East Chesterton is £445,000 (around £516 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £335,000 and £537,500. There are 2 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 3,714.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Chesterton Population
9,716
Population density
3,714.9 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 qualifications or above
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

Median price: £445,000
Price per sq ft: £516
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £335K – £538K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £516 per square foot) in East Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £857,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached22£540,000£541
Detached4£485,000£515
Terraced20£410,000£533
Flats19£300,000£473

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Chesterton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£284,500£403,500£358,500
2017£1,162,500£255,000£437,500£366,500
2018£392,000£315,000£426,000£375,000
2019£540,000£250,000£425,000£380,650
2020£497,500£292,500£436,750£390,000
2021£790,500£299,000£450,000£425,000
2022£860,000£343,500£505,505£451,750
2023£610,000£297,500£535,000£453,750
2024£775,000£318,134£507,500£455,000
2025£500,000£302,500£531,250£462,500
2026£394,250£305,000£540,000£408,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Chesterton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£445£450£403
2017£484£395£446£439
2018£348£450£448£442
2019£491£404£463£439
2020£477£382£482£470
2021£603£458£478£478
2022£579£477£536£577
2023£555£493£530£506
2024£531£483£519£506
2025£522£479£546£538
2026£504£477£541£573
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Chesterton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Chesterton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district.

Band A£1,645
Band B£1,919
Band C£2,193
Band D£2,467
Band E£3,015
Band F£3,563
Band G£4,112
Band H£4,934

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for East Chesterton ward.

Local councillors

Sarah Haithcock

East Chesterton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about East Chesterton

Is East Chesterton safe?

East Chesterton records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Chesterton?

The median sale price in East Chesterton is £445,000 (about £516 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Chesterton?

East Chesterton has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is East Chesterton?

East Chesterton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Chesterton sits around rank 16,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Chesterton?

The average household income in East Chesterton is around £62,120 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for East Chesterton?

East Chesterton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sarah Haithcock (Labour Party).

All postcodesin East Chesterton

CB41PB

Water Street

CB41NE

Chesterton Road

CB41NW

High Street

CB41NQ

High Street

CB41GF

Pepys Court

CB41GH

Water Lane

CB41DN

Fitzgerald Place

CB41NB

Primary Court

CB41LZ

High Street

CB41EX

Eastfield

CB41PD

Fallowfield

CB41UQ

Long Reach Road

CB41RS

Green End Road

CB41QT

Edinburgh Road

CB41NZ

Water Street

CB41SX

Green Park

CB41PZ

Cambanks

CB41LT

Kendal Way

CB41PQ

Camside

CB41EJ

Scholars Walk

CB41PF

Fallowfield

CB41GU

Longworth Avenue

CB41BD

Maple Close

CB41SY

Gainsborough Close

CB41NU

Ferry Lane

CB41BL

Logan's Way

CB41WH

Ransome Close

CB41RZ

Ashfield Road

CB41UE

Cheney Way

CB41RP

The Green

CB41LN

Chesterfield Road

CB41NN

High Street

CB41FU

Swallow Gardens

CB41RG

Scotland Road

CB41NP

Grayling Close

CB41UG

Fairbairn Road

CB40WU

Cowley Road

CB41DY

Chapel Street

CB41QE

Scotland Road

CB41SS

Nuffield Close

CB40WY

Milton Road

CB41DX

Pye Terrace

CB41UT

East Chesterton

CB41BF

Eastfield

CB41AY

Elizabeth Way

CB41PW

Pakenham Close

CB41TN

Cam Causeway

CB41UJ

Long Reach Road

CB41PE

Fallowfield

CB41LY

The Mews

CB40WS

Cowley Road

CB41TZ

Anglers Way

CB41XZ

Water Lane

CB41QU

Kinross Road

CB41DJ

Squires Close

CB41QB

Union Lane

CB41TS

Nuffield Road

CB41QS

Edinburgh Road

CB41QG

Scotland Road

CB41QW

Scotland Road

CB40XB

Cowley Road

CB41PL

Kinross Road

CB41BN

Mariners Way

CB41FL

Laxton Way

CB41GT

St Andrew's Road

CB41QJ

Dalton Square

CB41QX

Kinross Road

CB41UA

Lents Way

CB41NF

High Street

CB41QA

Union Lane

CB41SA

Eastfield

CB41RX

Green End Road

CB41NG

High Street

CB41PA

Water Street

CB41RQ

Midhurst Close

CB41NL

High Street

CB41BH

Chesterton Road

CB41GW

Fitzgerald Place

CB41SL

Scarsdale Close

CB40AP

Cowley Road

CB41YD

Green End Road

CB41DL

St Andrews Road

CB41TF

Nuffield Road

CB41BA

Oak Tree Avenue

CB41NR

Thrifts Walk

CB41TT

Haig Court

CB41TD

Mortlock Avenue

CB41DW

Scholars Walk

CB41UB

Mays Way

CB41SE

Eastfield

CB41RY

Green End Road

CB41DQ

Lynfield Lane

CB41UW

Peterhouse Mews

CB40WZ

Cowley Road

CB41PN

Pakenham Close

CB41TA

Maitland Avenue

CB40WX

Cowley Road

CB41SQ

Enniskillen Road

CB41QY

Kinross Road

CB41TX

Fen Road