Postcode CB3 1BR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.1 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 2.7 miles away. There are 1 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from CB3 1BR.
Eddington & Castle near CB3 1BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £600,625 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,250,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £785,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £380,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £725,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £585,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the CB3 1BR postcode area, located within Eddington & Castle, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | University of Cambridge Primary School | Free schools | Outstanding | |
| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | St John's College School | Other independent school | N/A |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Burkitt Lane, Cambridge, CB3 1SE | |
| 0.5 mi | West Hub Newsagents | J J Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0US |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dutch | 34-37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 1SE | |
| 0.5 mi | W Cafe & Bar | J J Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0US |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | La Pizzica | Eddington Square, Cambridge, CB3 1TT | |
| 0.2 mi | Dulcedo Social | Eddington Place, Cambridge, CB3 1AS | |
| 0.2 mi | KOTA Kitchen + Bar | 37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 1SE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.