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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Market Population

10,443

Population density

4,855.6 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£2,700,000	£2,700,000	£2,700,000	£2,700,000	£2,700,000
Flats	12	£402,000	£220,500	£282,250	£583,750	£913,000
Semi-Detached	1	£595,000	£595,000	£595,000	£595,000	£595,000
Terraced	19	£660,000	£410,133	£577,500	£840,000	£1,121,600

10 years median price trend in Market

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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