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About

Market Ward is located in the heart of Cambridge, encompassing the historic city center and its bustling market square. The area is known for its mix of retail shops, cafes, and historic landmarks, including the iconic Great St Mary’s Church. The ward also includes parts of the University of Cambridge, blending academic life with commercial activity.

The ward’s central location makes it a hub for both locals and visitors, with easy access to public transport and key attractions like King’s College. The outdoor market operates daily, offering fresh produce, crafts, and street food. Despite its busy atmosphere, the area retains a strong sense of history, with medieval streets and architectural landmarks.

Area overview

On average Market has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 274 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Market is £57,717 per year. There are 11 schools in Market: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

274

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Market Population

10,443

Population density

4,855.6 per km²

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

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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £634,000 in Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,750,000.

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	£570,000	£570,000	£570,000	£570,000	£570,000
Flats	21	£490,000	£225,000	£325,000	£575,000	£800,000
Terraced	26	£704,000	£518,813	£641,000	£823,750	£1,260,000

10 years median price trend in Market

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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