Postcode CB2 1UW is located in an urban city, within the Newnham ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Eddington & Castle area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Eddington & Castle is £57,100 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is The Backs.
Eddington & Castle has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Eddington & Castle has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Eddington & Castle is £57,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB2 1UW.
Eddington & Castle near CB2 1UW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Backs | Large | Walking directions to The Backs |
| 0.3 mi | Jesus Green | Large | Walking directions to Jesus Green |
| 0.4 mi | Christ's Pieces | Medium | Walking directions to Christ's Pieces |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £995,000 in Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £373,000 up to £2,850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £1,605,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £462,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £800,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £987,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newnham
In the CB2 1UW postcode area, located within Eddington & Castle, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB2 1UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | University Grocers & Newsagents | 27 Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AF | Walking directions to University Grocers & Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 42-45 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Food and Wine | 69 Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AH | Walking directions to Castle Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Convenience Shop | 11 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LH | Walking directions to Kings Convenience Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 3,4,5 Petty Cury, Cambridge, CB2 3NE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.