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CB1 3EL

Hampden Gardens

Romsey

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Overview

Postcode CB1 3EL 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below 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 0.9 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Romsey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,640 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Romsey has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.3%

Approximately 21.3% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Romsey is £64,656 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 267 ft away from CB1 3EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Romsey near CB1 3EL 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 3EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Cambridge

N/A

Walking directions to Cambridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB1 3EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miColdham's CommonLargeWalking directions to Coldham's Common
0.3 miSaint Matthew's PieceSmallWalking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
10,112.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.82(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.7(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.29(-17%)
Other theft
4.91(-10%)
Vehicle crime
3.78(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
43.33%
Other White
118
26.22%
Indian
32
7.11%
Other Asian
17
3.78%
Other
17
3.78%
Total population: 450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
252
69.42%
Level 3 (A level)
37
10.19%
No qualifications
25
6.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
5.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.96%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
43.13%
Other social rented
43
20.38%
Owns with a mortgage
42
19.91%
Shared ownership
21
9.95%
Owns outright
12
5.69%
Total households: 211

Property prices in Romsey

Median price£489,000
Price per sq ft£577
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£415K – £610K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Romsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached17£687,000£591
Detached5£575,000£556
Terraced68£496,750£603
Flats19£300,000£497

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Romsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 3EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 3EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202530, Hampden Gardens, Cambridge, CB1 3ELFlatsLeasehold£272,500
21 Jan 20262, The Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 3DUTerracedFreehold£515,000
08 Jun 20269, Pym Court, Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3FAFlatsLeasehold£347,000
22 May 2026100, Pym Court, Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3FAFlatsLeasehold£390,000
17 Apr 202638, Pym Court, Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3FAFlatsLeasehold£365,500

Schools

In the CB1 3EL postcode area, located within Romsey, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB1 3EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNurseryBrunswick Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB1 3EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB1 3EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S FoodhallColdham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ETWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.1 miAsdaColdham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ERWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miNamaste Bazaar23 Henley Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EAWalking directions to Namaste Bazaar
0.3 miLidlNewmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8WRWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCasa Maramureseana185-189 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HAWalking directions to Casa Maramureseana

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 3EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacqui Whitmore

Romsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Daniel Zeichner

Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCambridgeE07000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCambridgeE14001149
WardRomseyE05013061
ParishCambridge, unparished areaE43000042
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RomseyE02003727
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cambridge 009AE01017997
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2007-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CB1 3EL

Is CB1 3EL (Romsey) safe?

The area around CB1 3EL records about 51 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CB1 3EL?

The median sale price around CB1 3EL in Romsey is £489,000 (about £577 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB1 3EL?

There are 14 schools close to CB1 3EL, including St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School (Good), Brunswick Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Matthew's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CB1 3EL?

The closest station to CB1 3EL is Cambridge, about 1,373 m away.

How deprived is the area around CB1 3EL?

CB1 3EL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,640 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB1 3EL (Romsey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB1 3EL is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqui Whitmore (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.