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CB4 1TU

Fen Road

Milton & Waterbeach

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Overview

Postcode CB4 1TU is located in an urban city, within the Milton & Waterbeach ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy is £75,979 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge North, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ditton Meadows.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,206 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy is £75,979 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 240 ft away from CB4 1TU.

Flood risk

Low

Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy near CB4 1TU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CB4 1TU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Cambridge North

N/A

Walking directions to Cambridge North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB4 1TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDitton MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Ditton Meadows
0.3 miFen Ditton Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Fen Ditton Recreation Ground
0.5 miFive TreesSmallWalking directions to Five Trees

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
321.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.62(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.03(+21%)
Burglary
11.08(+299%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(+63%)
Other theft
8.86(+62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
101
40.24%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
82
32.67%
Other White
42
16.73%
Other
8
3.19%
Roma
7
2.79%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
48.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.93%
Level 3 (A level)
17
7.49%
Other
16
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
47.22%
Owns outright
64
44.44%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.25%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.39%
Social rents from council
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Milton & Waterbeach

Median price£421,750
Price per sq ft£438
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £514K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £421,750 (about £438 per square foot) in Milton & Waterbeach area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£532,500£438
Semi-Detached37£393,500£445
Terraced44£352,625£438
Flats9£232,500£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milton & Waterbeach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,000£217,500£339,750£285,250
2017£439,873£200,000£346,445£285,000
2018£420,000£195,000£339,995£298,000
2019£450,000£203,000£329,000£300,000
2020£470,000£192,500£360,000£325,000
2021£480,000£220,000£355,000£302,500
2022£525,000£222,500£378,000£329,065
2023£525,000£242,000£385,000£335,000
2024£540,000£295,000£380,050£345,000
2025£540,000£243,000£375,000£374,500
2026£510,000£172,750£435,000£327,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356£383£378£340
2017£387£391£384£384
2018£387£379£409£378
2019£363£365£391£392
2020£394£388£361£366
2021£381£426£400£398
2022£418£426£459£418
2023£422£435£392£441
2024£427£447£481£403
2025£446£353£451£401
2026£435£324£443£461
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton & Waterbeach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Milton & Waterbeach in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB4 1TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB4 1TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 202658, Long Reach Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UJSemi-DetachedFreehold£518,000

Schools

In the CB4 1TU postcode area, located within Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CB4 1TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryShirley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFen Ditton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryChesterton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB4 1TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB4 1TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miEast of England Co-opCambridge Square, Cambridge, CB4 0AEWalking directions to East of England Co-op

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

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

Local councillors

Anna Elizabeth Bradnam

Milton & Waterbeach - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Laura MacLeod

Milton & Waterbeach - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Paul Joseph Bearpark

Milton & Waterbeach - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Charlotte Cane

Ely and East Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictSouth CambridgeshireE07000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyEly and East CambridgeshireE14001224
WardMilton & WaterbeachE05011301
ParishMiltonE04010466
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Milton, Fen Ditton & QuyE02003781
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Cambridgeshire 007BE01018273
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CB4 1TU

Is CB4 1TU (Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy) safe?

The area around CB4 1TU records about 96 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CB4 1TU?

The median sale price around CB4 1TU in Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy is £421,750 (about £438 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB4 1TU?

There are 3 schools close to CB4 1TU, including Shirley Community Primary School (Good), Fen Ditton Primary School (Good) and Chesterton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CB4 1TU?

The closest station to CB4 1TU is Cambridge North, about 316 m away.

How deprived is the area around CB4 1TU?

CB4 1TU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,206 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB4 1TU (Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ely and East Cambridgeshire covering CB4 1TU is Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Elizabeth Bradnam (Liberal Democrats), Laura MacLeod (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Joseph Bearpark (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.