Postcode CB4 1DW is located in an urban city, within the East Chesterton ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Chesterton area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Chesterton is £62,120 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge North, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stourbridge Common.
East Chesterton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
East Chesterton has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Chesterton is £62,120 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB4 1DW.
East Chesterton near CB4 1DW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Cambridge North | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stourbridge Common | Large | Walking directions to Stourbridge Common |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £453,000 (about £529 per square foot) in East Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £857,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £535,000 | £541 |
| Detached | 2 | £485,000 | £558 |
| Terraced | 33 | £435,000 | £538 |
| Flats | 19 | £317,500 | £484 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £284,500 | £403,500 | £358,500 |
| 2017 | £1,162,500 | £255,000 | £437,500 | £366,500 |
| 2018 | £392,000 | £315,000 | £426,000 | £375,000 |
| 2019 | £540,000 | £250,000 | £425,000 | £380,650 |
| 2020 | £497,500 | £292,500 | £436,750 | £390,000 |
| 2021 | £790,500 | £299,000 | £450,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | £860,000 | £343,500 | £505,505 | £451,750 |
| 2023 | £610,000 | £297,500 | £535,000 | £453,750 |
| 2024 | £775,000 | £318,134 | £507,500 | £455,000 |
| 2025 | £477,500 | £302,500 | £531,250 | £462,500 |
| 2026 | £470,000 | £298,000 | £535,000 | £394,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £445 | £450 | £403 |
| 2017 | £484 | £395 | £446 | £439 |
| 2018 | £348 | £450 | £448 | £442 |
| 2019 | £491 | £404 | £463 | £439 |
| 2020 | £477 | £382 | £482 | £470 |
| 2021 | £603 | £458 | £478 | £478 |
| 2022 | £579 | £477 | £536 | £577 |
| 2023 | £555 | £493 | £530 | £506 |
| 2024 | £531 | £483 | £519 | £506 |
| 2025 | £579 | £479 | £546 | £538 |
| 2026 | £480 | £477 | £541 | £571 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB4 1DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 53, Scholars Walk, Cambridge, CB4 1DW | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 52, Scholars Walk, Cambridge, CB4 1EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £753,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 18, Scholars Walk, Cambridge, CB4 1EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £397,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 70, Pepys Court, Cambridge, CB4 1GF | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 14, Pepys Court, Cambridge, CB4 1GF | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 |
In the CB4 1DW postcode area, located within East Chesterton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB4 1DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 184-188 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Cheddars Lane, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 249-251 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1AS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 393 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Shan's Green End Convenience Store | 192-194 Green End Road, Cambridge, CB4 1RN | Walking directions to Shan's Green End Convenience Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for CB4 1DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Haithcock
East Chesterton - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Zeichner
Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CB4 1DW records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CB4 1DW in East Chesterton is £453,000 (about £529 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CB4 1DW, including Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA), Chesterton Primary School (Good) and Milton Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CB4 1DW is Cambridge North, about 1,519 m away.
CB4 1DW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB4 1DW is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Haithcock (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.