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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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £449,500 in East Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,150,000.

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£485,000
Flats19£305,000
Semi-Detached26£536,250
Terraced31£435,000

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

CB41UR

Moss Bank

CB41QR

Edinburgh Road

CB41RD

Stirling Close

CB41UD

Cheney Way

CB41BJ

Capstan Close

CB41RN

Green End Road

CB41QD

Pearl Close

CB41RE

Scotland Road

CB41QL

Scotland Road

CB41FN

Bramley Court

CB41FP

Russet Court

CB41LU

Kendal Way

CB41PX

Union Lane

CB41PG

Fallowfield

CB41BS

Fen Road

CB41RL

Green End Road

CB41SF

Elmfield Road

CB41UF

Bourne Road

CB41NT

Ferry Lane

CB41QQ

Scotland Road

CB41TL

Cam Causeway

CB41FT

Pearmain Court

CB41LS

Kendal Way

CB41GE

Scotland Road

CB41RB

Inverness Close

CB41GX

Union Lane

CB41RA

Kinross Road

CB41YP

Fen Road

CB41PY

Cambanks

CB41SD

Dundee Close

CB41RU

Green End Road

CB41DR

Lynfield Lane

CB41BB

Laburnum Close

CB41RJ

Green End Road

CB41ED

Church Street

CB41TB

Maitland Avenue

CB41FW

Bramley Court

CB41UP

Evergreens

CB41DP

Lynfield Court

CB41SB

Eastfield

CB41RH

Wilding Walk

CB41TY

Izaak Walton Way

CB41TJ

The Grove

CB41FQ

Jane Brown Close

CB41SW

Lisa Court

CB41LR

Kendal Way

CB41GD

Eaton Close

CB41LP

Kendal Way

CB41LL

Warren Road

CB41FE

Discovery Way

CB41SH

Dundee Close

CB41EF

Church Street

CB41NY

Water Lane

CB41RR

Franks Lane

CB40DN

Cowley Road

CB41QN

Scotland Road

CB41LX

Shirley Grove

CB41TE

Mortlock Avenue

CB41NX

High Street

CB41EE

Elizabeth Way

CB41QZ

Edinburgh Road

CB41AZ

Oak Tree Avenue

CB40DT

Cowley Road

CB41GL

Pippin Drive

CB41FH

Elmfield Road

CB41PR

Scotland Road

CB41QP

Edinburgh Road

CB41RW

Green End Road

CB41NJ

High Street

CB41EQ

Logan's Way

CB40WT

Cowley Road

CB41UH

Long Reach Road

CB41ES

Church Street

CB40DL

Cowley Road

CB41NS

High Street

CB41WA

Fitzgerald Place

CB41SJ

Sherbourne Court

CB41FS

Pearmain Court

CB41DZ

Chapel Street

CB41NA

The Willows

CB41DT

Church Street

CB41FR

Grieve Court

CB41TG

Trinity Hall Farm Industrial Estate

CB41NH

Water Street

CB41DH

St Andrews Road

CB41PU

Dundee Close

CB41QH

Scotland Close

CB41DF

Elizabeth Way

CB41LJ

Fraser Road

CB41RT

Sherbourne Close

CB40PP

Orwell Furlong

CB41RF

Fen Road

CB41TP

Gainsborough Close

Data Sources

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