Postcode CB1 3BL is located in an urban city, within the Romsey ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Romsey area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romsey is £64,656 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Coldham's Common.
Romsey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Romsey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Romsey is £64,656 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB1 3BL.
Romsey near CB1 3BL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coldham's Common | Large | Walking directions to Coldham's Common |
| 0.5 mi | Romsey Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Romsey Community Garden |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £489,000 (about £577 per square foot) in Romsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £687,000 | £591 |
| Detached | 5 | £575,000 | £556 |
| Terraced | 68 | £496,750 | £603 |
| Flats | 19 | £300,000 | £497 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £535,000 | £150,000 | £480,500 | £448,500 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £290,750 | £456,350 | £455,000 |
| 2018 | £400,000 | £297,000 | £440,000 | £446,000 |
| 2019 | £491,300 | £257,500 | £447,500 | £427,998 |
| 2020 | £487,500 | £275,000 | £547,500 | £435,000 |
| 2021 | £699,950 | £320,000 | £659,552 | £497,000 |
| 2022 | £612,500 | £363,975 | £640,000 | £500,000 |
| 2023 | £612,500 | £387,475 | £650,000 | £511,000 |
| 2024 | £860,000 | £297,500 | £600,000 | £532,500 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £315,000 | £660,000 | £489,500 |
| 2026 | £575,000 | £295,000 | £557,550 | £530,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £507 | £286 | £440 | £534 |
| 2017 | £461 | £458 | £484 | £517 |
| 2018 | £375 | £532 | £482 | £541 |
| 2019 | £421 | £474 | £456 | £514 |
| 2020 | £541 | £453 | £496 | £548 |
| 2021 | £522 | £528 | £538 | £545 |
| 2022 | £632 | £570 | £578 | £626 |
| 2023 | £542 | £584 | £595 | £594 |
| 2024 | £603 | £465 | £565 | £627 |
| 2025 | £556 | £528 | £599 | £603 |
| 2026 | £534 | £483 | £567 | £640 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 3BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 322, Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 248A, Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3HN | Terraced | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 272, Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 97, Vinery Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DW | Terraced | Freehold | £489,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 6, Vinery Way, Cambridge, CB1 3DR | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the CB1 3BL postcode area, located within Romsey, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB1 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Brooks Road, Cambridge, CB1 3HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ET | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | One-Stop | 301-305 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF | Walking directions to One-Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Namaste Bazaar | 23 Henley Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EA | Walking directions to Namaste Bazaar |
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 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jacqui Whitmore
Romsey - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Zeichner
Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CB1 3BL records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CB1 3BL in Romsey is £489,000 (about £577 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CB1 3BL, including St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School (Good), The Galfrid School (Good) and The Fields Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CB1 3BL is Cambridge, about 1,357 m away.
CB1 3BL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,147 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 3BL is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqui Whitmore (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.