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CB3 0YZ

Castle

Cambridge

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Detailed insights for CB3 0YZ

Overview

Postcode CB3 0YZ is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Eddington & Castle area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eddington & Castle is £84,863 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £557,998 (around £551 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £399,749 and £716,249. The nearest station is Cambridge North, about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Darwin Green Central Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Eddington & Castle has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 33,451 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Eddington & Castle has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Eddington & Castle is £84,863 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CB3 0YZ.

Flood risk

N/A

Eddington & Castle near CB3 0YZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB3 0YZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miDarwin Green Central ParkSmallWalking directions to Darwin Green Central Park

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
1,364.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.32(-55%)
Vehicle crime
4.77(+8%)
Burglary
4.77(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.09(-65%)
Other theft
4.09(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
52.83%
Other White
71
26.79%
Other Asian
10
3.77%
Other
10
3.77%
Chinese
9
3.4%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
63.98%
No qualifications
30
12.71%
Level 3 (A level)
21
8.9%
Apprenticeship
12
5.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.81%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
54.33%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.69%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Castle

Median price: £557,998
Price per sq ft: £551
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £400K – £716K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £557,998 (about £551 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £271,500 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£700,000£741
Detached22£601,870£545
Terraced9£510,000£565
Flats11£372,000£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£975,000£362,500£975,000£551,250
2017£1,130,000£310,000£695,000£470,000
2018£1,112,500£417,500£557,500£597,500
2019£625,995£371,500£560,000£599,995
2020£599,995£392,500£525,000£610,000
2021£629,995£381,995£635,000£622,495
2022£1,499,000£379,498£756,000£580,150
2023£785,100£424,995£742,500£625,000
2024£699,995£327,500£665,995£579,995
2025£657,495£375,000£676,120£547,500
2026£732,498£372,000£800,000£455,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£552£435£338£497
2017£593£495£556£537
2018£503£574£532£544
2019£504£545£515£487
2020£472£539£493£513
2021£496£541£495£459
2022£740£540£616£586
2023£611£639£630£628
2024£561£538£570£541
2025£525£532£666£553
2026£611£511£626£575
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB3 0YZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB3 0YZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202616, Patagonia Way, Cambridge, CB3 0UPFlatsLeasehold£385,000
24 Sept 20252, Patagonia Way, Cambridge, CB3 0UPFlatsLeasehold£380,000
18 Jul 202519, Falmouth Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0UFFlatsLeasehold£400,000
13 Jun 20257, Falmouth Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0UFFlatsLeasehold£400,000
02 Jun 202535, Falmouth Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0UFDetachedFreehold£616,995

Schools

In the CB3 0YZ postcode area, located within Eddington & Castle, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CB3 0YZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryMayfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryUniversity of Cambridge Primary SchoolFree schools
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CB3 0YZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB3 0YZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miGirton Service StationHuntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0LQWalking directions to Girton Service Station

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district.

Band A£1,645
Band B£1,919
Band C£2,193
Band D£2,467
Band E£3,015
Band F£3,563
Band G£4,112
Band H£4,934

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 CB3 0YZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Sage

Castle - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Daniel Zeichner

Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCambridgeE07000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCambridgeE14001149
WardCastleE05013052
ParishCambridge, unparished areaE43000042
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eddington & CastleE02003723
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cambridge 005AE01017955
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2026-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CB3 0YZ

Is CB3 0YZ (Eddington & Castle) safe?

The area around CB3 0YZ records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near CB3 0YZ?

The median sale price around CB3 0YZ in Castle is £557,998 (about £551 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB3 0YZ?

There are 7 schools close to CB3 0YZ, including Mayfield Primary School (Good), University of Cambridge Primary School (Outstanding) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CB3 0YZ?

CB3 0YZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 33,451 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB3 0YZ (Eddington & Castle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB3 0YZ is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Sage (Green Party).