Postcode CB3 0AF is located in an urban city, within the West Chesterton ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Eddington & Castle area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Eddington & Castle is £84,863 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is The Backs.
Eddington & Castle has a very 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 26.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Eddington & Castle is £84,863 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from CB3 0AF.
Eddington & Castle near CB3 0AF 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 1.5 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £690,000 in West Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,598,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £807,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £340,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £945,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £680,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Chesterton
In the CB3 0AF postcode area, located within Eddington & Castle, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB3 0AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | University Grocers & Newsagents | 27 Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AF | Walking directions to University Grocers & Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Food and Wine | 69 Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AH | Walking directions to Castle Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 42-45 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Kings Convenience Shop | 11 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LH | Walking directions to Kings Convenience Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Road Stores | 141 Victoria Road, Cambridge, CB4 3BU | Walking directions to Victoria Road Stores |
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 CB3 0AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Swift
West Chesterton - 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.