Postcode CB1 2QE 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Matthew's Piece.
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.
Petersfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.1% 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 2QE.
Petersfield near CB1 2QE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saint Matthew's Piece | Small | Walking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece |
| 0.4 mi | Petersfield | Small | Walking directions to Petersfield |
| 0.4 mi | Donkey's Common | Small | Walking directions to Donkey's Common |
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 2QE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr 2026 | 26, York Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 2PR | Terraced | Freehold | £462,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 60, York Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 2PR | Flats | Leasehold | £236,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 18, York Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 2PR | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 12, Sleaford Street, Cambridge, CB1 2PW | Terraced | Freehold | £492,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 156B, Sturton Street, Cambridge, CB1 2QF | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 |
In the CB1 2QE postcode area, located within Petersfield, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB1 2QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Day 1 | 20 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LF | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.2 mi | All Seasons | 4 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LF | Walking directions to All Seasons |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ET | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 172 East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1BG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2QE, 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 2QE 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.
The median sale price around CB1 2QE in Petersfield is £470,000 (about £634 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CB1 2QE, including St Matthew's Primary School (Good), Brunswick Nursery School (Outstanding) and Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CB1 2QE is Cambridge, about 1,122 m away.
CB1 2QE 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).
The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB1 2QE 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.