Postcode sector · CB23 2

Cambridge CB23 2 area guide

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Is Cambridge CB23 2 a good place to live?

In Cambridge (CB23 2), recorded crime is 80% below the national average, homes sell for around £595,524 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 CB23 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB23 2 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (54 of 1,360) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 35 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: £82,106 (12 sales)1996: £118,203 (29 sales)1997: £143,509 (36 sales)1998: £159,517 (26 sales)1999: £134,113 (20 sales)2000: £168,667 (24 sales)2001: £266,633 (27 sales)2002: £273,330 (27 sales)2003: £236,742 (24 sales)2004: £266,617 (24 sales)2005: £314,312 (24 sales)2006: £387,306 (39 sales)2007: £388,303 (18 sales)2008: £360,358 (18 sales)2009: £361,180 (22 sales)2010: £379,048 (21 sales)2011: £481,861 (26 sales)2012: £383,000 (8 sales)2013: £482,212 (26 sales)2014: £372,563 (23 sales)2015: £463,189 (26 sales)2016: £725,776 (38 sales)2017: £556,908 (32 sales)2018: £528,872 (18 sales)2019: £589,113 (22 sales)2020: £524,828 (23 sales)2021: £586,791 (34 sales)2022: £832,066 (19 sales)2023: £873,183 (30 sales)2024: £595,524 (28 sales)2025: £543,047 (30 sales)2026: £783,750 (4 sales) 2026: £783,750 (4 sales) — part year so far £873,183 £82,106 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CB23 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (4 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: 3 crimesJul 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 2 crimesSep 24: 1 crimesOct 24: 3 crimesNov 24: 4 crimesDec 24: 5 crimesJan 25: 2 crimesFeb 25: 5 crimesMar 25: 6 crimesApr 25: 2 crimesMay 25: 7 crimesJun 25: 8 crimesJul 25: 7 crimesAug 25: 8 crimesSep 25: 8 crimesOct 25: 5 crimesNov 25: 3 crimesDec 25: 4 crimesJan 26: 2 crimesFeb 26: 3 crimesMar 26: 7 crimesApr 26: 4 crimes Apr 26: 4 crimes 8 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CB23 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 4/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
18%
Households with children
43%
Households
3,633

Owned 69% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 11%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CB23 2.

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Cambridge CB23 2: frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge CB23 2 a good place to live?

In Cambridge (CB23 2), recorded crime is 80% below the national average, homes sell for around £595,524 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 CB23 2?

Recorded crime in Cambridge CB23 2 runs at 54.8 per 1,000 properties, 80% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Cambridge CB23 2 safe?

Crime in Cambridge CB23 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Cambridge CB23 2 runs at 54.8 per 1,000 properties, 80% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Cambridge CB23 2?

Homes in Cambridge CB23 2 sell for around £595,524 on average, based on 28 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Cambridge CB23 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB23 2 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (54 of 1,360) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 35 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Cambridge CB23 2?

There is 1 school in Cambridge CB23 2 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Cambridge CB23 2 a deprived area?

Cambridge CB23 2 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).