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CB1 9SD

Lucerne Close

Cherry Hinton

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Detailed insights for CB1 9SD

Overview

Postcode CB1 9SD is located in an urban city, within the Cherry Hinton ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cherry Hinton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cherry Hinton is £66,312 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge, about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Capuchin Court.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Cherry Hinton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cherry Hinton has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.1%

Approximately 31.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Cherry Hinton is £66,312 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from CB1 9SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Cherry Hinton near CB1 9SD 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB1 9SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCapuchin CourtSmallWalking directions to Capuchin Court

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
8,108.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.8(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.03(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.89(+9%)
Drugs
5.51(+91%)
Burglary
5.51(+98%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
48.8%
Other White
64
19.28%
Other Asian
25
7.53%
Indian
19
5.72%
Chinese
15
4.52%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
45.77%
No qualifications
37
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.85%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
27.41%
Social rents from council
33
24.44%
Owns outright
28
20.74%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.52%
Other social rented
9
6.67%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Cherry Hinton

Median price£434,000
Price per sq ft£499
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £518K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £434,000 (about £499 per square foot) in Cherry Hinton area, with individual transactions ranging from £179,000 up to £1,296,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cherry Hinton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£670,000£561
Semi-Detached28£457,500£536
Terraced24£400,500£502
Flats16£272,500£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cherry Hinton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cherry Hinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£245,800£393,750£350,000
2017£580,000£265,000£410,000£345,000
2018£482,000£260,000£410,000£355,000
2019£594,995£314,995£453,500£356,500
2020£632,750£237,500£397,650£387,500
2021£557,500£259,000£440,000£380,000
2022£641,500£250,000£515,000£435,000
2023£592,500£272,000£512,500£400,000
2024£589,950£300,000£497,975£410,000
2025£690,000£295,000£465,000£415,050
2026£270,000£450,000£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cherry Hinton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cherry Hinton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£443£498£420£447
2017£436£393£415£426
2018£454£411£428£392
2019£428£424£424£401
2020£391£365£439£442
2021£452£440£448£443
2022£547£553£501£492
2023£571£485£547£504
2024£546£465£523£447
2025£559£433£528£496
2026£476£536£522
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cherry Hinton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cherry Hinton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 9SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB1 9SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 2025101, Lucerne Close, Cambridge, CB1 9SDTerracedFreehold£321,000
28 Apr 2026126, Lucerne Close, Cambridge, CB1 9SATerracedFreehold£370,000
21 Nov 202556, Lucerne Close, Cambridge, CB1 9SASemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
18 Jul 202560, Lucerne Close, Cambridge, CB1 9SATerracedFreehold£310,000
11 Jun 202564, Lucerne Close, Cambridge, CB1 9SASemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the CB1 9SD postcode area, located within Cherry Hinton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB1 9SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryColville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBewick Bridge Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB1 9SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB1 9SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoCambridge Road, South Cambridgeshire, CB1 9BFWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miTesco Express1-3 Rectory Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 9HUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miNisa Local1 Capuchin Court, Cambridge, CB1 9GPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miCambridge Indian Supermarket11 High Street, Cambridge, CB1 9HYWalking directions to Cambridge Indian Supermarket

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 9SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Russ McPherson

Cherry Hinton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Pippa Heylings

South Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictCambridgeE07000008
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth CambridgeshireE14001481
WardCherry HintonE05013053
ParishCambridge, unparished areaE43000042
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cherry HintonE02003729
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cambridge 011BE01017960
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CB1 9SD

Is CB1 9SD (Cherry Hinton) safe?

The area around CB1 9SD records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near CB1 9SD?

The median sale price around CB1 9SD in Cherry Hinton is £434,000 (about £499 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB1 9SD?

There are 9 schools close to CB1 9SD, including Colville Primary School (Good), Bewick Bridge Community Primary School (Good) and Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CB1 9SD?

CB1 9SD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,166 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB1 9SD (Cherry Hinton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Cambridgeshire covering CB1 9SD is Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Russ McPherson (Labour 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.