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About

Newnham ward occupies a western portion of Cambridge, bounded by the River Cam to the north and east. Its residential streets are characterised by large Victorian and Edwardian villas, interspersed with more modern housing and significant areas of college-owned property and playing fields. The area is primarily a quiet, academic suburb with a notable absence of major through roads or commercial centres.

The ward is home to several Cambridge University colleges, including Newnham, Selwyn, and Wolfson, whose grounds shape much of the local landscape. A unique network of pathways, known as the Coton Path and the Grantchester Meadows footpath, provides direct pedestrian and cycle access to surrounding villages and open countryside, skirting the river and college backs.

Area overview

On average Newnham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newnham is £80,438 per year. There are 4 schools in Newnham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newnham is home to around 11,374 people, with a population density of about 2,343.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newnham Population
11,374
Population density
2,343.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.39(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-15%)
Bicycle theft
8.44(+859%)
Other theft
6.86(+23%)
Theft from the person
4.75(+679%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,976
52.55%
Other White
2,122
18.66%
Chinese
846
7.44%
Indian
505
4.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
353
3.1%
Total population: 11,372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
5,224
48.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
4,867
45.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
204
1.91%
No qualifications
164
1.53%
Other
151
1.41%
Total 16+ residents: 10,705

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
624
37.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
21.29%
Owns with a mortgage
276
16.74%
Other forms of private rent
191
11.58%
Other social rented
139
8.43%
Total households: 1,649

Property prices in Newnham

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £1,000,000 in Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £373,000 up to £2,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newnham 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 Newnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£1,670,500
Flats5£455,000
Semi-Detached6£1,250,000
Terraced15£995,000

10 years median price trend in Newnham

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

All postcodes in Newnham

CB21TN

Trinity Lane

CB21TQ

Garret Hostel Lane

CB30FF

Jj Thomson Avenue

CB21ST

King's Parade

CB39DD

Newnham

CB39AR

Redwood Lodge

CB39EB

Selwyn Road

CB39HN

Clare Road

CB39JG

Eltisley Avenue

CB39LL

Barton Road

CB39DU

Grange Road

CB39HX

Lammas Field

CB30WB

Clarkson Road

CB39BB

Barton Road

CB39JY

Barton Road

CB30EQ

Wilberforce Road

CB39DS

Queen's Road

CB39LQ

Barton Close

CB30FY

Charles Babbage Road

CB39DA

Grange Road

CB39HU

Newnham

CB21RL

Trumpington Street

CB39HB

Newnham Road

CB39JN

Grantchester Meadows

CB39LH

Barton Road

CB39HW

Millington Road

CB39HY

Grantchester Street

CB39EU

Queen's Road

CB39HQ

Malting Lane

CB30HF

Cockcroft Place

CB39DR

West Road

CB39EX

Newnham Terrace

CB39EZ

Newnham Road

CB39LU

Penarth Place

CB30EF

Madingley Road

CB30WA

Wilberforce Road

CB39AB

Grange Road

CB39BL

Cranmer Road

CB39HG

Ridley Hall Road

CB39LE

St Marks Court

CB21UH

Trinity Lane

CB39BT

Clare Road

CB39BU

Barton Road

CB30FS

Charles Babbage Road

CB39DZ

West Road

CB39BD

Grange Court

CB39BE

Manor Court

CB39EE

Fulbrooke Road

CB30ET

Madingley Road

CB30RU

The Lawns

CB39JL

Grantchester Meadows

CB39JT

Cherwell Court

CB39AH

Queen's Road

CB39AS

Grange Road

CB39DQ

Grange Road

CB39HE

Summerfield

CB21UW

Bridge Street

CB39AW

Champneys Walk

CB21TJ

Garret Hostel Lane

CB39AU

Grange Road

CB39JU

Ashworth Park

CB39JW

Marlowe Road

CB39LP

Dane Drive

CB39DB

Sidgwick Avenue

CB39BJ

Grange Road

Data Sources

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