Cambridge CB1 8 area guide
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Is Cambridge CB1 8 a good place to live?
In Cambridge (CB1 8), recorded crime is 41% above the national average, homes sell for around £583,870 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 41% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£583,870
Population
14,342
Recorded crime
376.2
Schools
5
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Cambridge CB1 8
Cambridge CB1 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,498 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in CB1 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (7 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CB1 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 35/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 5,776
Owned 51% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 27%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CB1 8.
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Cambridge CB1 8: frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge CB1 8 a good place to live?
In Cambridge (CB1 8), recorded crime is 41% above the national average, homes sell for around £583,870 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Cambridge CB1 8?
Recorded crime in Cambridge CB1 8 runs at 376.2 per 1,000 properties, 41% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Cambridge CB1 8 safe?
Crime in Cambridge CB1 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Cambridge CB1 8 runs at 376.2 per 1,000 properties, 41% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Cambridge CB1 8?
Homes in Cambridge CB1 8 sell for around £583,870 on average, based on 48 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Cambridge CB1 8 at risk of flooding?
Cambridge CB1 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,498 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Cambridge CB1 8?
There are 5 schools in Cambridge CB1 8 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Cambridge CB1 8 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Cambridge CB1 8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Cambridge CB1 8 a deprived area?
Cambridge CB1 8 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).