Postcode CB1 3EW is located in an urban city, within the Romsey area 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 median sale price in Romsey is £489,500 (around £573 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £419,500 and £615,000. The nearest station is Cambridge, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Coldham's Common.
Romsey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,305 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Romsey has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.3% 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.
The average income per household in Romsey is £64,656 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 103 ft away from CB1 3EW.
Romsey near CB1 3EW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coldham's Common | Large | Walking directions to Coldham's Common |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Matthew's Piece | Small | Walking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £489,500 (about £573 per square foot) in Romsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £660,000 | £591 |
| Detached | 3 | £575,000 | £534 |
| Terraced | 73 | £502,000 | £593 |
| Flats | 23 | £295,000 | £487 |
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 | £489,000 |
| 2026 | £496,500 | £321,000 | £620,000 | £502,000 |
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 | £553 | £599 | £603 |
| 2026 | £483 | £456 | £590 | £614 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 3EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 91, Pym Court, Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3FB | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 325, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JE | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 409, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JG | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 415, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JG | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 405, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JG | Terraced | Freehold | £344,500 |
In the CB1 3EW postcode area, located within Romsey, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Brunswick Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | The Fields Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Galfrid School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CB1 3EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8WR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Namaste Bazaar | 23 Henley Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EA | Walking directions to Namaste Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 393 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ET | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CB1 3EW, 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 3EW 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.
The median sale price around CB1 3EW in Romsey is £489,500 (about £573 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CB1 3EW, including Brunswick Nursery School (Outstanding), The Fields Nursery School (Good) and The Galfrid School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CB1 3EW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,305 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 3EW is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqui Whitmore (Green Party).