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Cambridge CB24 3 area guide

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Is Cambridge CB24 3 a good place to live?

In Cambridge (CB24 3), recorded crime is 16% below the national average, homes sell for around £491,583 on average, there are 3 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 CB24 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB24 3 is rated high. Around 17.6% of properties (442 of 2,517) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 364 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: £95,918 (30 sales)1996: £89,379 (38 sales)1997: £100,981 (57 sales)1998: £128,423 (59 sales)1999: £113,143 (34 sales)2000: £98,627 (254 sales)2001: £138,689 (117 sales)2002: £171,746 (60 sales)2003: £198,391 (62 sales)2004: £185,032 (79 sales)2005: £190,077 (114 sales)2006: £216,897 (241 sales)2007: £252,795 (141 sales)2008: £246,471 (73 sales)2009: £209,684 (64 sales)2010: £225,835 (81 sales)2011: £260,236 (121 sales)2012: £274,507 (150 sales)2013: £279,611 (177 sales)2014: £343,724 (112 sales)2015: £328,366 (98 sales)2016: £349,978 (77 sales)2017: £354,695 (89 sales)2018: £357,616 (88 sales)2019: £375,582 (79 sales)2020: £372,750 (54 sales)2021: £416,583 (119 sales)2022: £415,272 (66 sales)2023: £412,526 (53 sales)2024: £491,583 (61 sales)2025: £476,766 (66 sales)2026: £442,182 (11 sales) 2026: £442,182 (11 sales) — part year so far £491,583 £89,379 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CB24 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (11 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 12 crimesJun 24: 12 crimesJul 24: 13 crimesAug 24: 24 crimesSep 24: 17 crimesOct 24: 10 crimesNov 24: 13 crimesDec 24: 5 crimesJan 25: 6 crimesFeb 25: 3 crimesMar 25: 4 crimesApr 25: 10 crimesMay 25: 18 crimesJun 25: 14 crimesJul 25: 13 crimesAug 25: 8 crimesSep 25: 9 crimesOct 25: 4 crimesNov 25: 9 crimesDec 25: 8 crimesJan 26: 4 crimesFeb 26: 5 crimesMar 26: 12 crimesApr 26: 22 crimes Apr 26: 22 crimes 24 3 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CB24 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 11/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
36
One-person households
26%
Households with children
33%
Households
3,658

Owned 63% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CB24 3.

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Cambridge CB24 3: frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge CB24 3 a good place to live?

In Cambridge (CB24 3), recorded crime is 16% below the national average, homes sell for around £491,583 on average, there are 3 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 CB24 3?

Recorded crime in Cambridge CB24 3 runs at 224.5 per 1,000 properties, 16% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Cambridge CB24 3 safe?

Crime in Cambridge CB24 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Cambridge CB24 3 runs at 224.5 per 1,000 properties, 16% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Cambridge CB24 3?

Homes in Cambridge CB24 3 sell for around £491,583 on average, based on 61 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Cambridge CB24 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Cambridge CB24 3 is rated high. Around 17.6% of properties (442 of 2,517) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 364 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Cambridge CB24 3?

There are 3 schools in Cambridge CB24 3 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Cambridge CB24 3 a deprived area?

Cambridge CB24 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).