Postcode CB1 2LW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Petersfield is £65,703 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Parker's Piece.
Petersfield has a moderate 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 149.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB1 2LW.
Petersfield near CB1 2LW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cambridge | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Parker's Piece | Large | Walking directions to Parker's Piece |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Matthew's Piece | Small | Walking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece |
| 0.3 mi | Petersfield | Small | Walking directions to Petersfield |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Petersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 39 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £900,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Petersfield
In the CB1 2LW postcode area, located within Petersfield, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB1 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Seoul Plaza | 91-93 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AW | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.1 mi | Al-Amin | 100a-102a Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BD | Walking directions to Al-Amin |
| 0.1 mi | International Food Store | 96 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BD | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Cho Mee | 108-110 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BD | Walking directions to Cho Mee |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 78-80 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.