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Cambridge CB2 7 area guide

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Is Cambridge CB2 7 a good place to live?

In Cambridge (CB2 7), recorded crime is 32% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,631,250 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Cambridge CB2 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB2 7 is rated high. Around 2.7% of properties (6 of 225) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

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)

1995: £252,292 (12 sales)1996: £239,500 (7 sales)1997: £206,750 (4 sales)1998: £260,650 (4 sales)1999: £380,000 (2 sales)2000: £939,857 (7 sales)2001: £281,000 (2 sales)2002: £283,333 (3 sales)2003: £522,250 (4 sales)2004: £323,250 (4 sales)2005: £355,833 (3 sales)2006: £1,075,000 (1 sale)2007: £493,313 (2 sales)2008: £1,446,250 (4 sales)2009: £1,003,750 (4 sales)2010: £586,000 (3 sales)2012: £422,000 (1 sale)2013: £1,904,702 (4 sales)2014: £3,975,000 (1 sale)2016: £2,250,000 (1 sale)2017: £1,015,170 (3 sales)2018: £3,044,410 (4 sales)2019: £546,250 (2 sales)2020: £685,000 (1 sale)2021: £2,490,625 (4 sales)2022: £795,500 (2 sales)2023: £1,695,600 (5 sales)2024: £2,631,250 (4 sales)2025: £2,691,667 (3 sales)2026: £608,000 (1 sale) 2026: £608,000 (1 sale) — part year so far £3,975,000 £206,750 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CB2 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (1 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 3 crimesJun 24: 5 crimesJul 24: 3 crimesAug 24: 10 crimesSep 24: 3 crimesOct 24: 4 crimesDec 24: 2 crimesFeb 25: 2 crimesMar 25: 4 crimesApr 25: 7 crimesMay 25: 1 crimesJun 25: 11 crimesJul 25: 8 crimesAug 25: 7 crimesSep 25: 5 crimesOct 25: 1 crimesNov 25: 4 crimesDec 25: 5 crimesJan 26: 3 crimesFeb 26: 2 crimesMar 26: 5 crimesApr 26: 6 crimes Apr 26: 6 crimes 11 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CB2 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
36
One-person households
42%
Households with children
17%
Households
1,282

Owned 44% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 35%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CB2 7.

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Cambridge CB2 7: frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge CB2 7 a good place to live?

In Cambridge (CB2 7), recorded crime is 32% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,631,250 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 CB2 7?

Recorded crime in Cambridge CB2 7 runs at 352.9 per 1,000 properties, 32% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Cambridge CB2 7 safe?

Crime in Cambridge CB2 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Cambridge CB2 7 runs at 352.9 per 1,000 properties, 32% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Cambridge CB2 7?

Homes in Cambridge CB2 7 sell for around £2,631,250 on average, based on 4 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Cambridge CB2 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB2 7 is rated high. Around 2.7% of properties (6 of 225) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Cambridge CB2 7?

There is 1 school in Cambridge CB2 7 (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Cambridge CB2 7 a deprived area?

Cambridge CB2 7 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).