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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 94 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
94
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

Shoplifting
36.73(+437%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.27(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.22(+75%)
Public order
11.23(+119%)
Other theft
10(+83%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,329
59.86%
Other White
1,955
21.96%
Chinese
342
3.84%
Other Asian
183
2.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in West Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,598,000.

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
Detached6£807,500
Flats12£340,000
Semi-Detached20£945,000
Terraced31£680,000

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

CB41AG

Herbert Street

CB43DF

St Lukes Mews

CB41BQ

Elizabeth Way

CB41FF

Cutter Ferry Path

CB41LD

Milton Road

CB41HS

De Freville Avenue

CB41HQ

Kimberley Road

CB43BE

Albert Street

CB41LE

Milton Road

CB41JB

Chesterton Road

CB41DD

Elizabeth Way

CB41AA

Chesterton Road

CB43FA

Chesterton Road

CB43DL

Holland Street

CB41HB

Ferry Path

CB43DH

Carlyle Road

CB41AX

Hawthorn Way

CB43DR

Grasmere Gardens

CB41AD

Springfield Road

CB41UY

Milton Road

CB41DB

Elizabeth Way

CB41AJ

George Street

CB41BE

Chestnut Grove

CB43BP

Beaconsfield Terrace

CB42AA

Hurst Park Avenue

CB43BW

Victoria Road

CB41JS

Manhattan Drive

CB41HP

De Freville Avenue

CB30AG

Magdalene Street

CB43DJ

Fisher Street

CB43AN

Chesterton Road

CB42BQ

Highworth Avenue

CB43PD

Gilbert Road

CB41ER

Chesterton Road

CB41AH

Chesterton Road

CB41HL

Manhattan Drive

CB42AL

Highfield Avenue

CB41JD

Humberstone Road

CB41JY

Milton Road

CB41HH

Kimberley Road

CB43EL

Victoria Park

CB42AJ

Highfield Avenue

CB43PF

Gilbert Road

CB42JD

Arbury Road

CB41AR

Chantry Close

CB41HN

De Freville Avenue

CB41DE

Elizabeth Way

CB43GH

Chesterton Road

CB42AQ

Orchard Avenue

CB41UZ

Milton Road

CB42JA

Marfield Court

CB41JX

Manhattan Drive

CB43DG

Alpha Road

CB41AL

George Street

CB41XA

Milton Road

CB42DB

Metcalfe Road

CB41HU

De Freville Avenue

CB43AL

Chesterton Road

CB41LG

Milton Road

CB41EZ

Humberstone Road

CB41JA

Beaulands Close

CB41BW

Midwinter Place

CB43AH

Magrath Avenue

CB43AB

Chesterton Road

CB41AE

Springfield Terrace

CB43BA

Chesterton Road

CB43AX

Chesterton Road

CB41AU

Hawthorn Way

CB43DD

Searle Street

CB42AN

Leys Avenue

CB43AA

Alpha Road

CB43BX

Arthur Street

CB43NY

Courtney Way

CB41GG

Chesterton Road

CB41HR

De Freville Avenue

CB41XE

Milton Road

CB41AB

Chesterton Road

CB42JB

Arbury Road

CB43AQ

Hertford Street

CB42BD

Ascham Road

CB41HD

Pretoria Road

CB43AE

Hertford Street

CB42BZ

Carlton Way

CB43DX

Victoria Road

CB43BZ

Hale Street

CB41EB

Cutter Ferry Close

CB41AS

Chesterton Road

CB43LF

Victoria Road

CB41XB

Milton Road

CB41TR

Manhattan Drive

CB41AW

Chesterton Hall Crescent

CB41JQ

Belvoir Road

CB43PE

Gilbert Road

CB41JT

Manhattan Drive

CB41JE

Humberstone Road

CB41AF

Chesterton Road

CB43AF

Hertford Street

CB41UL

Chesterton Road

CB42BG

Highworth Avenue

CB42GA

Maio Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.