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CB4 1TR

Manhattan Drive

West Chesterton

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Overview

Postcode CB4 1TR 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 low crime levels, with around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Chesterton is £81,109 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge North, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Midsummer Common.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

West Chesterton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

West Chesterton has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in West Chesterton is £81,109 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from CB4 1TR.

Flood risk

High

West Chesterton near CB4 1TR 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB4 1TR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMidsummer CommonLargeWalking directions to Midsummer Common
0.5 miSaint Matthew's PieceSmallWalking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece
0.5 miFour Lamps RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Four Lamps Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
132
Population density
81,875 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.77(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.74(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-3%)
Vehicle crime
4.9(+11%)
Public order
4.29(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
61
45.86%
British
41
30.83%
Chinese
6
4.51%
Indian
6
4.51%
Other Asian
6
4.51%
Total population: 133

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
56.92%
No qualifications
24
18.46%
Level 3 (A level)
13
10%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
4.62%
Other
6
4.62%
Total 16+ residents: 130

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
77%
Other social rented
10
10%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4%
Other forms of private rent
4
4%
Owns outright
2
2%
Total households: 100

Property prices in West Chesterton

Median price£693,500
Price per sq ft£617
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£528K – £919K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £693,500 (about £617 per square foot) in West Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,598,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached21£900,000£617
Detached7£815,000£790
Terraced31£680,000£607
Flats11£305,000£565

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Chesterton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,045,000£173,750£836,250£520,000
2017£877,500£271,560£795,000£525,000
2018£637,000£300,000£648,750£602,000
2019£731,250£348,000£700,000£549,000
2020£915,000£201,700£690,125£630,000
2021£677,500£276,000£750,000£639,500
2022£1,001,550£254,000£841,000£527,376
2023£1,112,500£303,000£879,000£636,000
2024£762,000£283,500£800,000£600,000
2025£940,000£336,250£993,000£582,500
2026£815,000£305,000£857,500£701,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Chesterton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488£573£503£546
2017£594£453£551£535
2018£516£462£535£543
2019£512£568£520£526
2020£525£513£513£550
2021£522£515£521£567
2022£618£561£638£634
2023£563£523£677£603
2024£621£497£652£605
2025£722£505£645£609
2026£626£539£617£603
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Chesterton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB4 1TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 2025Flat 516, Mayflower House, Manhattan Drive, Cambridge, CB4 1TRFlatsLeasehold£160,000
03 Mar 2025Flat 6, Mayflower House, Manhattan Drive, Cambridge, CB4 1JTFlatsLeasehold£150,000
17 Oct 202548, Humberstone Road, Cambridge, CB4 1JFTerracedFreehold£735,000
08 May 2026Flat 16, The Newton, 81, Humberstone Road, Cambridge, CB4 1EZFlatsLeasehold£145,000
18 Feb 202643, Humberstone Road, Cambridge, CB4 1JDTerracedFreehold£1,275,000

Schools

In the CB4 1TR postcode area, located within West Chesterton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.4 miNurseryBrunswick Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableOlive AP Academy - CambridgeAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB4 1TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB4 1TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar249-251 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1ASWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miPolish Market Jess72 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8DZWalking directions to Polish Market Jess
0.4 miTescoCheddars Lane, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LDWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miCasa Maramureseana185-189 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HAWalking directions to Casa Maramureseana
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food179-185 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1ABWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 1TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Swift

West Chesterton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Daniel Zeichner

Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCambridgeE07000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCambridgeE14001149
WardWest ChestertonE05013063
ParishCambridge, unparished areaE43000042
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ChestertonE02003722
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cambridge 004EE01018010
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CB4 1TR

Is CB4 1TR (West Chesterton) safe?

The area around CB4 1TR records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CB4 1TR?

The median sale price around CB4 1TR in West Chesterton is £693,500 (about £617 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB4 1TR?

There are 18 schools close to CB4 1TR, including Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA), Brunswick Nursery School (Outstanding) and Olive AP Academy - Cambridge (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CB4 1TR?

CB4 1TR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB4 1TR (West Chesterton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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