Postcode CB1 2QS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 59.8 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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 2QS.
Petersfield near CB1 2QS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Cambridge | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Saint Matthew's Piece | Small | Walking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece |
| 0.4 mi | Petersfield | Small | Walking directions to Petersfield |
| 0.5 mi | Donkey's Common | Small | Walking directions to Donkey's Common |
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 2QS postcode area, located within Petersfield, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB1 2QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Casa Maramureseana | 185-189 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HA | Walking directions to Casa Maramureseana |
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.