Postcode sector · CB21 4

Cambridge CB21 4 area guide

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Is Cambridge CB21 4 a good place to live?

In Cambridge (CB21 4), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £488,882 on average, there are 6 schools 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 8/10, 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 CB21 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB21 4 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (103 of 5,128) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 57 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: £87,113 (138 sales)1996: £106,557 (139 sales)1997: £112,612 (233 sales)1998: £122,958 (184 sales)1999: £130,884 (219 sales)2000: £154,894 (128 sales)2001: £189,750 (178 sales)2002: £214,442 (174 sales)2003: £216,922 (120 sales)2004: £246,941 (163 sales)2005: £242,908 (123 sales)2006: £268,328 (177 sales)2007: £282,817 (167 sales)2008: £271,583 (85 sales)2009: £258,955 (89 sales)2010: £276,091 (113 sales)2011: £316,482 (95 sales)2012: £286,077 (90 sales)2013: £344,215 (123 sales)2014: £340,123 (118 sales)2015: £365,448 (92 sales)2016: £400,600 (140 sales)2017: £406,315 (129 sales)2018: £441,129 (105 sales)2019: £508,663 (113 sales)2020: £489,592 (102 sales)2021: £455,107 (198 sales)2022: £587,675 (126 sales)2023: £505,576 (100 sales)2024: £488,882 (121 sales)2025: £473,786 (125 sales)2026: £461,265 (33 sales) 2026: £461,265 (33 sales) — part year so far £587,675 £87,113 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CB21 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (33 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 4 crimesJun 24: 1 crimesJul 24: 4 crimesAug 24: 3 crimesSep 24: 1 crimesOct 24: 3 crimesNov 24: 7 crimesDec 24: 3 crimesJan 25: 6 crimesFeb 25: 3 crimesMar 25: 8 crimesApr 25: 7 crimesMay 25: 9 crimesJun 25: 3 crimesJul 25: 7 crimesAug 25: 5 crimesSep 25: 11 crimesOct 25: 7 crimesNov 25: 15 crimesDec 25: 9 crimesJan 26: 12 crimesFeb 26: 19 crimesMar 26: 8 crimesApr 26: 15 crimes Apr 26: 15 crimes 19 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CB21 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
49
One-person households
25%
Households with children
27%
Households
4,628

Owned 73% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 11%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CB21 4.

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Cambridge CB21 4: frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge CB21 4 a good place to live?

In Cambridge (CB21 4), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £488,882 on average, there are 6 schools 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Cambridge CB21 4?

Recorded crime in Cambridge CB21 4 runs at 62.5 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Cambridge CB21 4 safe?

Crime in Cambridge CB21 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Cambridge CB21 4 runs at 62.5 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Cambridge CB21 4?

Homes in Cambridge CB21 4 sell for around £488,882 on average, based on 121 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Cambridge CB21 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB21 4 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (103 of 5,128) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 57 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Cambridge CB21 4?

There are 6 schools in Cambridge CB21 4 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Cambridge CB21 4 a deprived area?

Cambridge CB21 4 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).