What's the local population and density?

Population around Central & West Cambridge is 230 with density 11725.9 per km².

Is CB1 1EJ at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

What's the nearest station to CB1 1EJ and how far is it?

The nearest station is Cambridge, about 0.9 miles away; there are 1 stations nearby.

How safe is Central & West Cambridge (CB1 1EJ)?

Crime level is very high with about 151.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in Central & West Cambridge near CB1 1EJ.

How much social housing is near CB1 1EJ?

About 3.5% on this street and 12.4% across the surrounding area.

Which supermarkets are close to CB1 1EJ?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Mace

Which ward and council is CB1 1EJ in?

CB1 1EJ is in Market ward, Cambridge council (East of England).

What are house prices in Central & West Cambridge?

Based on 44 recent sales, the median price is £652,500.

What schools are near CB1 1EJ and how are they rated?

There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 0 Outstanding and 4 Good; secondary: 1 Outstanding and 0 Good.

Are there parks near CB1 1EJ?

Yes - 8 parks; the nearest large park is Midsummer Common about 0.3 miles away.

What's the average income in Central & West Cambridge?

Average resident income is about £56,300 per year.

Postcode insights

CB1 1EJ

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Market

Cambridge

England / East of England / Cambridge / Central & West Cambridge / Market / CB1 1EJ

Overview

Postcode CB1 1EJ is located in an urban city, within the Market ward of Cambridge in the East of England region , and forms part of the Central & West Cambridge area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central & West Cambridge is £56,300 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Midsummer Common.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

151

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

3.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Central & West Cambridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Central & West Cambridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Central & West Cambridge is £56,300 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB1 1EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central & West Cambridge near CB1 1EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cambridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.9 mi	Cambridge	N/A

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.3 mi	Midsummer Common	Large
0.5 mi	Jesus Green	Large
0.3 mi	Parker's Piece	Large

Area Profile

Population

230

Population density

11,725.9 per km²

Demographics

British

146

63.76%

Other White

20.52%

White and Asian (mixed)

3.49%

Other

3.06%

Irish

3.06%

Total population: 229

Housing

Owns outright

43.86%

Private landlord or letting agency

31.58%

Owns with a mortgage

17.54%

Other forms of private rent

2.63%

Other social rented

1.75%

Total households: 114

Property prices in Market

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £652,500 in Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£570,000	£570,000	£570,000	£570,000	£570,000
Flats	20	£512,500	£239,250	£358,750	£645,000	£803,750
Terraced	23	£705,000	£515,000	£652,500	£802,500	£1,331,300

10 years price trend in Market

Schools

In the CB1 1EJ postcode area, located within Central & West Cambridge, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Secondary	Parkside Community College	Academy converter	Outstanding
0.1 mi	Not applicable	Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge	Other independent school	N/A
0.4 mi	Primary	St Matthew's Primary School	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Mace	4 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1EW
0.1 mi	Little Waitrose	6-8 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1EW
0.2 mi	Jiamart	31 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DG
0.2 mi	Tesco Express	172 East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1BG
0.2 mi	Tesco Express	5 Christ's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 1NP

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Elm Tree	16a Orchard Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JT
0.1 mi	The Clarendon Arms	35-36 Clarendon Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JX
0.1 mi	The Free Press	7 Prospect Row, Cambridge, CB1 1DU
0.2 mi	King Street Run	86-88 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LN
0.2 mi	The Tram Depot	2-5 Dover Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DY

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Cricketers	18 Melbourne Place, Cambridge, CB1 1EQ
0.1 mi	Caffè Nero	22 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1EW
0.1 mi	Fitzroy Grill	Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1EW
0.1 mi	Aromi	30 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1EW
0.1 mi	Starbucks	75 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DF

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Superdrug	38 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1EW
0.2 mi	Boots	Fitzroy Lane, Cambridge, CB1 1PS
0.3 mi	Boots	28 Petty Cury, Cambridge, CB2 3ND
0.3 mi	Superdrug	Unit B, 59 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HX
0.3 mi	Boots	28 Petty Cury, Cambridge, CB2 3ND

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail