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East Chesterton

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate 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 3,714.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
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
3,714.9 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

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
Detached2£477,500
Flats15£315,000
Semi-Detached23£535,000
Terraced28£450,500

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

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

Data Sources

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