Postcode report
CB1 0ZA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CB1 0ZA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB1 0ZA is a postcode in Abbey, Cambridge, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB1 0ZA, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB1 0ZA are health and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CB1 0ZA is based on Cambridge 006 Census 2021. It covers 10,340 residents, 2,620 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 32% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
Families checking schools near CB1 0ZA can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CB1 0ZA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CB1 0ZA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 planning applications, 615 HMO licences, 22 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CB1 0ZA
Is CB1 0ZA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CB1 0ZA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CB1 0ZA?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CB1 0ZA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CB1 0ZA?
LocaleIQ matched CB1 0ZA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB1 0ZA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 planning records, 615 HMO licences, 22 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.