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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

CB41BE

Chestnut Grove

CB42AQ

Orchard Avenue

CB41BW

Midwinter Place

CB42AN

Leys Avenue

CB42BX

Carlton Way

CB41AQ

Herbert Street

CB41HP

De Freville Avenue

CB41JX

Manhattan Drive

CB43BA

Chesterton Road

CB41HN

De Freville Avenue

CB41DS

Chesterton Road

CB42JF

Arbury Road

CB43AL

Chesterton Road

CB43NY

Courtney Way

CB41AS

Chesterton Road

CB41EZ

Humberstone Road

CB41LG

Milton Road

CB41UZ

Milton Road

CB42AU

Leys Road

CB41AH

Chesterton Road

CB41JS

Manhattan Drive

CB42AT

Leys Road

CB43BZ

Hale Street

CB43EL

Victoria Park

CB41DB

Elizabeth Way

CB42AL

Highfield Avenue

CB43AN

Chesterton Road

CB43EE

Corona Road

CB42AS

Mulberry Close

CB43DG

Alpha Road

CB41HJ

Kimberley Road

CB41JB

Chesterton Road

CB41JZ

Milton Road

CB42AG

Dalegarth

CB43BY

Clare Street

CB41EN

Chesterton Road

CB41JH

Belvoir Road

CB41JY

Milton Road

CB43BQ

Chesterton Road

CB43BU

Victoria Road

CB41GP

Lilywhite Drive

CB41HH

Kimberley Road

CB42AR

Leys Road

CB43BX

Arthur Street

CB41HF

Aylestone Road

CB41JA

Beaulands Close

CB43DN

Carlyle Road

CB42JE

Arbury Road

CB43AB

Chesterton Road

CB41DU

Boathouse Court

CB41EP

Chesterton Road

CB41YG

Lilywhite Drive

CB42HX

Twickenham Court

CB41GG

Chesterton Road

CB41HG

Kimberley Road

CB43AR

Chesterton Road

CB43PE

Gilbert Road

CB41HL

Manhattan Drive

CB41HY

Springfield Road

CB41WF

Humberstone Road

CB42EE

Courtney Way

CB41LA

Milton Road

CB41HE

Pretoria Road

CB41JJ

Belvoir Road

CB41XD

Milton Road

CB42AX

Austin Court

CB43DD

Searle Street

CB43DQ

Alpha Road

CB41EB

Cutter Ferry Close

CB41XB

Milton Road

CB30AG

Magdalene Street

CB41HR

De Freville Avenue

CB41JQ

Belvoir Road

CB41LD

Milton Road

CB41ET

Trafalgar Street

CB41HU

De Freville Avenue

CB41HX

Banhams Close

CB43EJ

Victoria Park

CB43LF

Victoria Road

CB42BG

Highworth Avenue

CB43DX

Victoria Road

CB43DU

Victoria Road

CB41AR

Chantry Close

CB41AX

Hawthorn Way

CB41FF

Cutter Ferry Path

CB41JE

Humberstone Road

CB41DE

Elizabeth Way

CB41HW

De Freville Avenue

CB42JA

Marfield Court

CB41AT

Hawthorn Way

CB41BG

Chesterton Road

CB42GA

Maio Road

CB41DA

Chesterton Road

CB41JG

Humberstone Road

CB43BP

Beaconsfield Terrace

CB41AA

Chesterton Road

CB43BE

Albert Street

CB43DL

Holland Street

CB43PD

Gilbert Road

Data Sources

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