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CB4 2PF

Kirkwood Road

King's Hedges

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Overview

Postcode CB4 2PF is located in an urban city, within the King's Hedges area of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kings Hedges area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kings Hedges is £52,343 per year. The median sale price in King's Hedges is £378,000 (around £453 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £337,500 and £420,000. The nearest station is Cambridge North, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Nuns Way Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
67.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Kings Hedges has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,892 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kings Hedges has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.5%

Approximately 67.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kings Hedges is £52,343 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from CB4 2PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Kings Hedges near CB4 2PF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CB4 2PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNuns Way Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Nuns Way Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
572
Population density
11,941.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.77(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.62(-25%)
Drugs
8.62(+198%)
Vehicle crime
6.9(+57%)
Public order
5.61(+10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
499
87.24%
Other White
39
6.82%
Bangladeshi
14
2.45%
Indian
7
1.22%
Chinese
3
0.52%
Total population: 572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
233
49.68%
Level 3 (A level)
54
11.51%
Apprenticeship
48
10.23%
No qualifications
46
9.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 469

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
70
61.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.28%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.53%
Owns outright
9
7.89%
Other social rented
7
6.14%
Total households: 114

Property prices in King's Hedges

Median price: £378,000
Price per sq ft: £453
Sales (last 12 months): 69
Typical range (middle 50%): £338K – £420K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £378,000 (about £453 per square foot) in King's Hedges area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Hedges over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£648,719£433
Semi-Detached14£437,500£476
Terraced42£372,500£448
Flats9£242,200£454

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Hedges

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Hedges.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£537,000£246,550£356,700£293,500
2017£669,000£222,500£375,000£316,250
2018£457,500£230,000£376,280£306,000
2019£610,000£220,000£427,500£315,000
2020£660,000£232,000£440,000£309,998
2021£574,050£240,000£425,000£330,000
2022£647,900£250,000£500,000£360,000
2023£615,000£253,000£452,500£376,000
2024£725,000£233,000£475,000£368,500
2025£402,000£243,600£420,125£376,100
2026£648,719£231,500£420,000£355,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Hedges.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Hedges.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395£430£399£388
2017£435£404£445£400
2018£489£405£421£383
2019£455£387£411£356
2020£468£425£431£370
2021£487£411£418£391
2022£465£411£498£449
2023£517£450£470£419
2024£566£410£488£437
2025£472£459£465£420
2026£433£418£495£459
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Hedges.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Hedges in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB4 2PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB4 2PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 202617, Markham Close, Cambridge, CB4 2PXFlatsLeasehold£240,000
14 Jul 202536, Markham Close, Cambridge, CB4 2PXTerracedFreehold£350,000
16 Apr 20268, Livermore Close, Cambridge, CB4 2PTTerracedFreehold£325,000
17 Oct 202511, Livermore Close, Cambridge, CB4 2PTTerracedFreehold£360,000
21 Nov 2025123, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2PLTerracedFreehold£490,000

Schools

In the CB4 2PF postcode area, located within Kings Hedges, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CB4 2PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNurseryKing's Hedges Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryKings Hedges Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryThe Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CB4 2PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CB4 2PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express82 Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2NFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miJSG's Asian Dukan6 Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2PAWalking directions to JSG's Asian Dukan

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district.

Band A£1,645
Band B£1,919
Band C£2,193
Band D£2,467
Band E£3,015
Band F£3,563
Band G£4,112
Band H£4,934

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 2PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Andrew Smart

King's Hedges - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Daniel Zeichner

Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCambridgeE07000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCambridgeE14001149
WardKing's HedgesE05013056
ParishCambridge, unparished areaE43000042
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kings HedgesE02003719
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cambridge 001AE01017975
Police ForceCambridgeshire
Postcode Introduced2010-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CB4 2PF

Is CB4 2PF (Kings Hedges) safe?

The area around CB4 2PF records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near CB4 2PF?

The median sale price around CB4 2PF in King's Hedges is £378,000 (about £453 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CB4 2PF?

There are 10 schools close to CB4 2PF, including King's Hedges Nursery School (Good), Kings Hedges Primary School (Good) and The Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CB4 2PF?

CB4 2PF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,892 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CB4 2PF (Kings Hedges) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB4 2PF is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Andrew Smart (Labour Party).