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CB4 1NA

The Willows

East Chesterton

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Overview

Postcode CB4 1NA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stourbridge Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

East Chesterton has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in East Chesterton is £62,120 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB4 1NA.

Flood risk

High

East Chesterton near CB4 1NA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CB4 1NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Cambridge North

N/A

Walking directions to Cambridge North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB4 1NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStourbridge CommonLargeWalking directions to Stourbridge Common

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
3,859.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.71(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.9(+89%)
Other theft
14.6(+167%)
Vehicle crime
10.54(+140%)
Public order
9.73(+90%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
51.25%
Other White
72
25.62%
Other
14
4.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.2%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
194
79.51%
Level 3 (A level)
17
6.97%
No qualifications
12
4.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
3.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.87%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
41.3%
Owns outright
47
34.06%
Owns with a mortgage
25
18.12%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.62%
Social rents from council
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in East Chesterton

Median price£453,000
Price per sq ft£529
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £535K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached27£535,000£541
Detached2£485,000£558
Terraced33£435,000£538
Flats19£317,500£484

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Chesterton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Chesterton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Chesterton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Chesterton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB4 1NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB4 1NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 202522, Camside, Cambridge, CB4 1PQDetachedFreehold£589,000
27 Aug 202510, Camside, Cambridge, CB4 1PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
28 Feb 202513, Grayling Close, Cambridge, CB4 1NPTerracedFreehold£475,000
27 Mar 202670, Pepys Court, Cambridge, CB4 1GFFlatsLeasehold£375,000
09 Jan 202614, Pepys Court, Cambridge, CB4 1GFFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the CB4 1NA postcode area, located within East Chesterton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB4 1NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)Other independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryChesterton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryMilton Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB4 1NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB4 1NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express184-188 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miShan's Green End Convenience Store192-194 Green End Road, Cambridge, CB4 1RNWalking directions to Shan's Green End Convenience Store
0.3 miTescoCheddars Lane, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LDWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miAldi393 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JLWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMace135 Green End Road, Cambridge, CB4 1RWWalking directions to Mace

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,832
Band C£2,094
Band D£2,355
Band E£2,879
Band F£3,402
Band G£3,926
Band H£4,711

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CB4 1NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Haithcock

East Chesterton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Daniel Zeichner

Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCambridgeE07000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCambridgeE14001149
WardEast ChestertonE05013055
ParishCambridge, unparished areaE43000042
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East ChestertonE02003721
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cambridge 003FE01032792
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about CB4 1NA

Is CB4 1NA (East Chesterton) safe?

The area around CB4 1NA 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.

What is the average house price near CB4 1NA?

The median sale price around CB4 1NA in East Chesterton is £453,000 (about £529 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB4 1NA?

There are 14 schools close to CB4 1NA, 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.

What is the nearest station to CB4 1NA?

The closest station to CB4 1NA is Cambridge North, about 1,346 m away.

How deprived is the area around CB4 1NA?

CB4 1NA 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).

Who represents CB4 1NA (East Chesterton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB4 1NA is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Haithcock (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.