Postcode CB4 1BQ is located in an urban city, within the West Chesterton ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Chesterton area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Chesterton is £81,109 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.
West Chesterton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
West Chesterton has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Chesterton is £81,109 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from CB4 1BQ.
West Chesterton near CB4 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in West Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,410,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,300,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £920,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £545,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Chesterton
In the CB4 1BQ postcode area, located within West Chesterton, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB4 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 129 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1XE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 249-251 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1AS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Al Noor Grocers | 1c-1e Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JB | Walking directions to Al Noor Grocers |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 179-185 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1AB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Pod Orłem | 36 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1JY | Walking directions to Pod Orłem |
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.