Cambridge CB21 area guide
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Is Cambridge CB21 a good place to live?
In Cambridge (CB21), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £544,687 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (3 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 78% below average
- C Schools60% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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
£544,687
Population
21,525
Recorded crime
49.3
Schools
12
Broadband
55%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Cambridge CB21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB21 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (151 of 10,078) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 90 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)
Annual average (mean) sold price in CB21, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (46 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CB21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 20/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 9,121
Owned 66% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CB21.
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Cambridge CB21: frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge CB21 a good place to live?
In Cambridge (CB21), recorded crime is 78% below the national average, homes sell for around £544,687 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (3 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 CB21?
Recorded crime in Cambridge CB21 runs at 49.3 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Cambridge CB21 safe?
Crime in Cambridge CB21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Cambridge CB21 runs at 49.3 per 1,000 properties, 78% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Cambridge CB21?
Homes in Cambridge CB21 sell for around £544,687 on average, based on 241 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Cambridge CB21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB21 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (151 of 10,078) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 90 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Cambridge CB21?
There are 12 schools in Cambridge CB21 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Cambridge CB21 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Cambridge CB21, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Cambridge CB21 a deprived area?
Cambridge CB21 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).