Postcode CB2 1SB is located in an urban city, within the Market ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central & West Cambridge area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 395.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central & West Cambridge is £80,028 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is The Backs.
Central & West Cambridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Central & West Cambridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 395.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central & West Cambridge is £80,028 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from CB2 1SB.
Central & West Cambridge near CB2 1SB 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Backs | Large | Walking directions to The Backs |
| 0.5 mi | Parker's Piece | Large | Walking directions to Parker's Piece |
| 0.4 mi | Lammas Land | Medium | Walking directions to Lammas Land |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £2,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,700,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £402,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £595,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £660,000 |
10 year median price trend in Market
In the CB2 1SB postcode area, located within Central & West Cambridge, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB2 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King's News | 12 King's Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ | Walking directions to King's News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 3,4,5 Petty Cury, Cambridge, CB2 3NE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury, Cambridge, CB2 3NE | Walking directions to Oseyo |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Newnham Road, Cambridge, CB3 9HB | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 52-54 Saint Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 CB2 1SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Katie Porrer
Market - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Zeichner
Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.