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CB1 2PT

St Matthews Gardens

Abbey

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Overview

Postcode CB1 2PT is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Petersfield area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Matthew's Piece.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Petersfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Petersfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Petersfield is £65,703 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB1 2PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Petersfield near CB1 2PT 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.

Nearby public transport stations for CB1 2PT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Cambridge

N/A

Walking directions to Cambridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB1 2PT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSaint Matthew's PieceSmallWalking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece
0.5 miPetersfieldSmallWalking directions to Petersfield

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
7,909.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.16(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
13(+12%)
Bicycle theft
6.76(+695%)
Other theft
6.76(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
47.09%
Other White
59
26.46%
Chinese
19
8.52%
Indian
6
2.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.69%
Total population: 223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
71.94%
Level 3 (A level)
15
7.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
7.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.61%
No qualifications
9
4.59%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
50.98%
Owns outright
18
17.65%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.71%
Other social rented
12
11.76%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.94%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Abbey

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£493
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£312K – £499K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £493 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,084,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£715,000£523
Semi-Detached26£474,250£453
Terraced26£440,750£510
Flats25£290,000£514

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427,500£284,000£372,000£355,000
2017£552,500£302,500£375,000£360,500
2018£322,500£375,000£425,000
2019£435,000£257,500£380,000£361,250
2020£435,500£249,500£397,500£392,297
2021£520,000£260,000£420,750£412,500
2022£500,000£285,000£425,000£486,500
2023£635,000£272,500£468,000£460,000
2024£546,500£285,000£460,000£522,000
2025£680,000£290,000£467,500£455,000
2026£258,250£475,000£665,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£393£490£384£388
2017£363£498£405£421
2018£458£400£428
2019£465£460£413£394
2020£400£436£389£439
2021£460£474£438£457
2022£474£453£469£501
2023£435£516£464£465
2024£487£468£483£543
2025£469£514£465£495
2026£525£459£583
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 2PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 2PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 2026100, St Matthews Gardens, Cambridge, CB1 2PTFlatsLeasehold£282,500
12 Dec 202592, St Matthews Gardens, Cambridge, CB1 2PTTerracedFreehold£611,000
29 Jul 2025150, St Matthews Gardens, Cambridge, CB1 2PTFlatsLeasehold£305,000
30 May 2025162, St Matthews Gardens, Cambridge, CB1 2PTFlatsLeasehold£350,000
28 Mar 2025148, St Matthews Gardens, Cambridge, CB1 2PTFlatsLeasehold£320,000

Schools

In the CB1 2PT postcode area, located within Petersfield, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB1 2PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryBrunswick Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCardiff Sixth Form College, CambridgeOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB1 2PT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB1 2PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaColdham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ERWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miM&S FoodhallColdham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ETWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miCasa Maramureseana185-189 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HAWalking directions to Casa Maramureseana
0.2 miNamaste Bazaar23 Henley Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EAWalking directions to Namaste Bazaar
0.2 miDay 120 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LFWalking directions to Day 1

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,832
Band C£2,094
Band D£2,355
Band E£2,879
Band F£3,402
Band G£3,926
Band H£4,711

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CB1 2PT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maria Margaret Cleminson

Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Daniel Zeichner

Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCambridgeE07000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCambridgeE14001149
WardAbbeyE05013050
ParishCambridge, unparished areaE43000042
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PetersfieldE02003726
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cambridge 008CE01017989
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CB1 2PT

Is CB1 2PT (Petersfield) safe?

The area around CB1 2PT records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near CB1 2PT?

The median sale price around CB1 2PT in Petersfield is £412,500 (about £493 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB1 2PT?

There are 16 schools close to CB1 2PT, including Brunswick Nursery School (Outstanding), St Matthew's Primary School (Good) and Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CB1 2PT?

The closest station to CB1 2PT is Cambridge, about 1,410 m away.

How deprived is the area around CB1 2PT?

CB1 2PT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,223 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB1 2PT (Petersfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB1 2PT is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maria Margaret Cleminson (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.