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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 252 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
252
Deprivation level
5/10
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
88.77(+186%)
Shoplifting
88.19(+1140%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.48(+354%)
Bicycle theft
31.89(+3524%)
Other theft
29.4(+429%)
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 37 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,750,000.

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£570,000
Flats13£475,000
Terraced23£750,000

10 years median price trend in Market

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

All postcodes in Market

CB21SU

Trinity Street

CB23EQ

Downing Street

CB58DL

Midsummer Common

CB58DS

Auckland Road

CB11LE

Manor Place

CB11PW

Sidney Street

CB21HT

Russell Street

CB58AS

Park Street

CB58DH

Brunswick Walk

CB11EG

Warkworth Street

CB11JZ

Portland Place

CB11PR

Orchard Street

CB21DB

Regent Street

CB58BL

Jesus Lane

CB58DR

Bailey Mews

CB11NE

Emmanuel Street

CB11NL

Hobson Street

CB23QF

Corn Exchange Street

CB58DN

Parsonage Street

CB58JP

Walnut Tree Avenue

CB21QU

Tennis Court Road

CB21UJ

Bridge Street

CB23NA

Corn Exchange Street

CB23QA

Free School Lane

CB58AT

New Park Street

CB58DT

Newmarket Road

CB11DG

Burleigh Street

CB11EW

Fitzroy Street

CB21JR

Hills Road

CB23EL

Downing Place

CB58AN

St Johns Road

CB58AQ

Thompsons Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.