Postcode CB2 1LP is located in an urban city, within the Market ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Newtown area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newtown is £85,995 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Parker's Piece.
Newtown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Newtown has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newtown is £85,995 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB2 1LP.
Newtown near CB2 1LP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cambridge | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Parker's Piece | Large | Walking directions to Parker's Piece |
| 0.5 mi | Donkey's Common | Small | Walking directions to Donkey's Common |
| 0.4 mi | Cannon's Green | Small | Walking directions to Cannon's Green |
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £750,000 |
10 year median price trend in Market
In the CB2 1LP postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB2 1LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 52 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1LA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 29-31 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1NW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Trumpington Street Post Office | 2a Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA | Walking directions to Trumpington Street Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Jiamart | 67-69 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AB | Walking directions to Jiamart |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Brookgate, Cambridge, CB2 1PG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.