Is Cambridge a good place to live?
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In Cambridge (CB2 3), recorded crime is 1086% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,010,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 1086% 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
£3,010,000
Population
7,833
Recorded crime
3171.9
Broadband
74%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Cambridge CB2 3
Cambridge CB2 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~717 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 (1997–2025)
Annual sold price in CB2 3, 1997–2025 — 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. Latest median £4,109,349. Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CB2 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 227/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 23
- One-person households
- 41%
- Households with children
- 15%
- Households
- 1,638
Owned 25% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 55%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CB2 3.
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Cambridge CB2 3: frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge CB2 3 a good place to live?
In Cambridge (CB2 3), recorded crime is 1086% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,010,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Cambridge CB2 3?
Recorded crime in Cambridge CB2 3 runs at 3171.9 per 1,000 properties, 1086% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Cambridge CB2 3 safe?
Crime in Cambridge CB2 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Cambridge CB2 3 runs at 3171.9 per 1,000 properties, 1086% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Cambridge CB2 3?
Homes in Cambridge CB2 3 sell for around £3,010,000 on average, based on 1 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Cambridge CB2 3 at risk of flooding?
Cambridge CB2 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~717 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is Cambridge CB2 3 a deprived area?
Cambridge CB2 3 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).