Postcode CB3 9BQ is located in an urban city, within the Newnham ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central & West Cambridge area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central & West Cambridge is £80,028 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Central & West Cambridge has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,028 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Central & West Cambridge has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central & West Cambridge is £80,028 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from CB3 9BQ.
Central & West Cambridge near CB3 9BQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £1,000,000 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 | 7 | £1,670,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £455,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,250,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £995,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newnham
In the CB3 9BQ postcode area, located within Central & West Cambridge, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB3 9BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | Newnham Road, Cambridge, CB3 9HB | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.4 mi | Derby Stores | 26a Derby Street, Cambridge, CB3 9JE | Walking directions to Derby Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 3 Grantchester Street, Cambridge, CB3 9HY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.