Postcode CB3 1BE is located in a rural town, within the Castle ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Eddington & Castle area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.9 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 2.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Brook Leys.
Eddington & Castle has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Eddington & Castle has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CB3 1BE.
Eddington & Castle near CB3 1BE 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brook Leys | Medium | Walking directions to Brook Leys |
| 0.1 mi | Milne Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Milne Gardens |
| 0 mi | Veteran Oak Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Veteran Oak Gardens |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £589,372 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £730,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £382,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £667,240 |
| Terraced | 13 | £585,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CB3 1BE postcode area, located within Eddington & Castle, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB3 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Burkitt Lane, Cambridge, CB3 1SE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Girton Service Station | Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0LQ | Walking directions to Girton Service Station |
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.