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About

Market ward encompasses the historic core of Cambridge, centred on the market square which has operated since the Middle Ages. The area is dense with buildings from various centuries, including the Gothic Revival Guildhall. Narrow streets and passageways, such as Petty Cury, radiate outwards, lined with shops and eateries. The ward's boundaries are formed by major streets like Sidney Street, St Andrew's Street, and Emmanuel Street.

The daily open-air market defines the ward's atmosphere, with stalls selling produce, street food, and crafts. It is directly adjacent to Great St Mary's Church, the University's official church, whose tower offers views over the rooftops. The area functions as the primary retail and commercial hub for the city, with a constant flow of pedestrians and cyclists moving through its confined spaces.

Area overview

On average Market has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Market is £80,898 per year. There are 11 schools in Market: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Market is home to around 10,443 people, with a population density of about 4,855.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Market Population
10,443
Population density
4,855.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.53(+184%)
Shoplifting
81.78(+1096%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.13(+342%)
Other theft
28.54(+422%)
Bicycle theft
27.1(+3088%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,482
52.48%
Other White
2,152
20.6%
Chinese
687
6.58%
Indian
375
3.59%
Other Asian
293
2.81%
Total population: 10,445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,953
50.64%
Level 3 (A level)
3,706
37.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
397
4.06%
No qualifications
332
3.39%
Other
167
1.71%
Total 16+ residents: 9,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,078
40.53%
Owns outright
579
21.77%
Owns with a mortgage
304
11.43%
Other forms of private rent
266
10%
Other social rented
224
8.42%
Total households: 2,660

Property prices in Market

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Market 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 Market over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£2,700,000
Flats12£402,000
Semi-Detached1£595,000
Terraced19£660,000

10 years median price trend in Market

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

All postcodes in Market

CB21JN

Coronation Place

CB21EL

Benet Place

CB58AL

Park Parade

CB11DX

Adam & Eve Street

CB21HS

Panton Street

CB21SU

Trinity Street

CB58AQ

Thompsons Lane

CB11LB

Short Street

CB41HA

Midsummer Common

CB21RT

Granta Place

CB23AP

Drummer Street

CB12EX

St Pauls Walk

CB11AZ

John Street

CB11JT

Orchard Street

CB23PE

Market Street

CB23HU

King Street

CB21SZ

St Mary's Street

CB11JE

Parkside

CB21RG

Botolph Lane

CB21RU

Granta Place

CB21AG

Trumpington Street

CB11NL

Hobson Street

CB23HG

Sidney Street

CB23QA

Free School Lane

CB21NB

Bateman Street

CB21RB

Newnham Road

CB11EG

Warkworth Street

CB21UJ

Bridge Street

CB11JG

Parkside

CB12EB

Gresham Place

CB10SA

Market Hill

CB11LQ

Manor Street

CB11HS

Parkside Place

CB58JP

Walnut Tree Avenue

CB21RP

Trumpington Street

CB23EN

Market

CB11HP

Market

CB58NZ

Kingsley Walk

CB10SG

Market

CB21HJ

Coronation Street

CB11HT

Christchurch Street

CB11BG

East Road

CB58EN

East Road

CB11DY

The Tram Yard

CB11BH

East Road

CB21DQ

Regent Street

CB11EB

Warkworth Terrace

CB11EQ

Melbourne Place

CB21QU

Tennis Court Road

CB23JU

Green Street

CB58AP

Portugal Street

CB21QJ

Tennis Court Road

CB11JH

Park Terrace

CB58DJ

North Terrace

CB21JQ

Brookside

CB21LY

Bateman Street

CB23NH

Corn Exchange Street

CB23RQ

Market

CB12ET

Harvey Road

CB23BU

Drummer Street

CB11JR

Earl Street

CB21AS

Cambridge Place

CB58DE

Maids Causeway

CB58AT

New Park Street

CB11HE

Fitzroy Lane

CB21GA

Trumpington Street

CB58BL

Jesus Lane

CB21AD

Regent Street

CB21JL

Market

CB23QF

Corn Exchange Street

CB23EL

Downing Place

CB21QX

Tennis Court Terrace

CB11DJ

Burleigh Street

CB21QR

Tennis Court Road

CB58BP

Jesus Lane

CB21QQ

Trumpington Street

CB23DY

Downing Street

CB23PT

Benet Street

CB58DW

Auckland Road

CB11JA

Burleigh Place

CB58DQ

Brunswick Gardens

CB23AX

Downing Street

CB58DH

Brunswick Walk

CB21SB

Mill Lane

CB23LR

Market

CB21HN

Saxon Street

CB21HF

Coronation Street

CB23BJ

St Andrews Street

CB21JF

Bateman Street

CB21NW

Hills Road

CB11JL

Parker Street

CB21HQ

Bentinck Terrace

CB21LP

Francis Passage

CB10SR

Market

CB23TA

Market

CB21ND

Norwich Street

CB11EL

Eden Street

CB21UF

Bridge Street

CB11AL

Severn Place

CB11AP

Eden Street Backway

Data Sources

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