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West Chesterton

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About

West Chesterton ward lies directly north of the River Cam, encompassing a mix of residential streets and university facilities. The area is bordered by Chesterton Road to the south and extends towards the city's northern fringes. It includes a portion of the historic Midsummer Common and is home to several Cambridge colleges, including St John's and Magdalene, whose grounds and student accommodation are integrated into the neighbourhood. The local architecture varies from Victorian terraces to modern apartment blocks.

A notable feature is the presence of the Cambridge Museum of Technology, housed in a former Victorian pumping station on the river's edge. The ward is primarily residential, with local shops and pubs serving the community along Chesterton Road and Victoria Avenue. Its pathways along the Cam provide direct routes into the city centre and are popular for walking and cycling. The area functions as a quiet residential zone with strong academic connections.

Area overview

On average West Chesterton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Chesterton is £78,288 per year. There are 5 schools in West Chesterton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Chesterton is home to around 8,904 people, with a population density of about 5,782.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Chesterton Population
8,904
Population density
5,782.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.82(+12%)
Shoplifting
33.24(+368%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.1(+74%)
Other theft
10.67(+92%)
Public order
9.55(+84%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,329
59.86%
Other White
1,955
21.96%
Chinese
342
3.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
183
2.06%
Other Asian
183
2.06%
Total population: 8,902

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,380
69.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,076
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
455
5.85%
No qualifications
411
5.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
234
3.01%
Total 16+ residents: 7,783

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,277
34.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,210
32.53%
Owns with a mortgage
724
19.46%
Other social rented
260
6.99%
Social rents from council
112
3.01%
Total households: 3,720

Property prices in West Chesterton

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in West Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Chesterton 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 West Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£1,300,000
Flats9£250,000
Semi-Detached15£920,000
Terraced35£545,000

10 years median price trend in West Chesterton

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

All postcodes in West Chesterton

CB41BX

Montague Road

CB43DH

Carlyle Road

CB41JR

Cutter Ferry Lane

CB41JW

Acrefield Drive

CB43BB

Chesterton Road

CB41AG

Herbert Street

CB41HZ

Sandy Lane

CB42DB

Metcalfe Road

CB42ED

Gurney Way

CB42JB

Arbury Road

CB43AG

Hertford Street

CB41LB

Milton Road

CB41UY

Milton Road

CB43BL

Magrath Avenue

CB41ER

Chesterton Road

CB42AW

Leys Avenue

CB43AQ

Hertford Street

CB43BN

Croftholme Lane

CB41HB

Ferry Path

CB41JP

Acrefield Drive

CB42AF

Hurst Park Avenue

CB42BZ

Carlton Way

CB41EU

Trafalgar Road

CB43AA

Alpha Road

CB43AX

Chesterton Road

CB43DJ

Fisher Street

CB43DR

Grasmere Gardens

CB43GH

Chesterton Road

CB41AW

Chesterton Hall Crescent

CB42AZ

Mulberry Close

CB42BE

Atherton Close

CB42DD

Metcalfe Road

CB42AJ

Highfield Avenue

CB41BT

Hawthorn Way

CB42AA

Hurst Park Avenue

CB42AH

Orchard Avenue

CB43AF

Hertford Street

CB43AP

Chesterton Road

CB43EH

Primrose Street

CB43FA

Chesterton Road

CB42AB

Hurst Park Avenue

CB43NZ

Gilbert Road

CB43AJ

East Hertford Street

CB41AD

Springfield Road

CB41TR

Manhattan Drive

CB43EF

Greens Road

CB41EG

Victoria Avenue

CB42BD

Ascham Road

CB41DD

Elizabeth Way

CB41JF

Humberstone Road

CB42JD

Arbury Road

CB43AH

Magrath Avenue

CB41AB

Chesterton Road

CB41BP

Hamilton Road

CB41GB

Lilywhite Drive

CB41BZ

Chesterton Road

CB42AE

Hurst Park Avenue

CB30AF

Magdalene Street

CB41HD

Pretoria Road

CB41AL

George Street

CB41WL

Lilywhite Drive

CB41HQ

Kimberley Road

CB41LF

Milton Road

CB41UL

Chesterton Road

CB41XA

Milton Road

CB41XE

Milton Road

CB41LE

Milton Road

CB41HS

De Freville Avenue

CB41ZA

Mariners Way

CB43DF

St Lukes Mews

CB41AF

Chesterton Road

CB41BU

Montague Road

CB41JT

Manhattan Drive

CB41WE

Westbrook Place

CB43BW

Victoria Road

CB41BQ

Elizabeth Way

CB41HT

De Freville Avenue

CB41JD

Humberstone Road

CB42BQ

Highworth Avenue

CB43DB

Searle Street

CB41AE

Springfield Terrace

CB43AD

Chesterton Road

CB43DW

Searle Street

CB41AP

Chesterton Hall Crescent

CB41EH

Victoria Avenue

CB41JN

Pentlands Court

CB42DX

Pentland Place

CB43AE

Hertford Street

CB43BS

Victoria Road

CB43EB

Corona Road

CB43NX

Gilbert Road

CB42AP

Leys Road

CB43PF

Gilbert Road

CB41AJ

George Street

CB41AU

Hawthorn Way

CB41JL

Manhattan Drive

CB42JY

Arbury Road

CB43DA

St Lukes Street

CB41JU

Manhattan Drive

CB41AN

Chesterton Road

Data Sources

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