Postcode CB4 1RQ 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stourbridge Common.
East Chesterton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,009 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
East Chesterton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% 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 1RQ.
East Chesterton near CB4 1RQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Cambridge North | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stourbridge Common | Large | Walking directions to Stourbridge Common |
| 0.4 mi | Green End Park | Small | Walking directions to Green End Park |
| 0.5 mi | Five Trees | Small | Walking directions to Five Trees |
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 1RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 231, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NL | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 177, High Street, Cambridge, CB4 1NL | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 32, Primary Court, Cambridge, CB4 1NB | Terraced | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 6, Primary Court, Cambridge, CB4 1NB | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 22, Primary Court, Cambridge, CB4 1NB | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the CB4 1RQ postcode area, located within East Chesterton, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB4 1RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 184-188 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shan's Green End Convenience Store | 192-194 Green End Road, Cambridge, CB4 1RN | Walking directions to Shan's Green End Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | 135 Green End Road, Cambridge, CB4 1RW | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 129 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1XE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Al Noor Grocers | 1c-1e Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JB | Walking directions to Al Noor Grocers |
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 1RQ, 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 1RQ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1RQ in East Chesterton is £453,000 (about £529 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CB4 1RQ, including Chesterton Primary School (Good), Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA) and Milton Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CB4 1RQ is Cambridge North, about 1,209 m away.
CB4 1RQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,009 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 1RQ 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.