Postcode CB1 1BD is located in an urban city, within the Petersfield ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Petersfield area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Petersfield is £65,703 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Midsummer Common.
Petersfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Petersfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Petersfield is £65,703 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from CB1 1BD.
Petersfield near CB1 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Cambridge | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Midsummer Common | Large | Walking directions to Midsummer Common |
| 0.2 mi | Parker's Piece | Large | Walking directions to Parker's Piece |
| 0.4 mi | Christ's Pieces | Medium | Walking directions to Christ's Pieces |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £634 per square foot) in Petersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £4,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £3,070,000 | £840 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £1,121,250 | £712 |
| Terraced | 46 | £527,500 | £679 |
| Flats | 41 | £365,000 | £579 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £600,125 | £185,000 | £1,425,000 | £505,000 |
| 2017 | £660,000 | £365,000 | £1,135,000 | £522,500 |
| 2018 | £740,000 | £380,000 | £894,500 | £600,000 |
| 2019 | £760,000 | £312,500 | £1,400,000 | £469,975 |
| 2020 | £599,950 | £345,500 | £749,950 | £554,625 |
| 2021 | £950,000 | £365,000 | £1,322,500 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £395,000 | £402,950 | £819,950 | £555,000 |
| 2023 | £909,500 | £360,000 | £1,480,000 | £618,000 |
| 2024 | £610,000 | £370,000 | £1,900,000 | £600,000 |
| 2025 | £3,070,000 | £365,000 | £957,500 | £502,500 |
| 2026 | — | £323,000 | £1,060,000 | £615,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £612 | £696 | £658 | £607 |
| 2017 | £625 | £586 | £572 | £597 |
| 2018 | £539 | £602 | £605 | £568 |
| 2019 | £501 | £562 | £646 | £597 |
| 2020 | £593 | £543 | £516 | £617 |
| 2021 | £590 | £571 | £592 | £645 |
| 2022 | £966 | £636 | £577 | £668 |
| 2023 | £705 | £588 | £743 | £652 |
| 2024 | £657 | £606 | £750 | £640 |
| 2025 | £840 | £591 | £704 | £686 |
| 2026 | — | £548 | £733 | £634 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 1BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 14, Garden Court, Cambridge, CB1 1DW | Flats | Leasehold | £448,500 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 34, Petersfield Mansions, Petersfield, Cambridge, CB1 1BB | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 29, Petersfield Mansions, Petersfield, Cambridge, CB1 1BB | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 16, Petersfield Mansions, Petersfield, Cambridge, CB1 1BB | Flats | Leasehold | £311,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 41, Petersfield Mansions, Petersfield, Cambridge, CB1 1BB | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the CB1 1BD postcode area, located within Petersfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB1 1BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 172 East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1BG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Arjuna Wholefoods | 12 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AD | Walking directions to Arjuna Wholefoods |
| 0.2 mi | Jiamart | 31 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DG | Walking directions to Jiamart |
| 0.2 mi | Spice Gate | 14 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AD | Walking directions to Spice Gate |
| 0.2 mi | Brothers | 28 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AD | Walking directions to Brothers |
Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CB1 1BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathryn Fisher
Petersfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Zeichner
Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CB1 1BD records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CB1 1BD in Petersfield is £470,000 (about £634 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CB1 1BD, including Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge, St Matthew's Primary School (Good) and Parkside Community College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CB1 1BD is Cambridge, about 1,107 m away.
CB1 1BD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB1 1BD is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathryn Fisher (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.