Postcode report
Is CB1 1LE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CB1 1LE: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB1 1LE is a postcode in Market, Cambridge, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB1 1LE, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB1 1LE are local prosperity and schools and education, 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 1LE is based on Cambridge 007 Census 2021. It covers 16,245 residents, 2,646 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 23, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 44% privately rented, 12% 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 7/10.
For property prices near CB1 1LE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £541k from 15 rolling sales, up 9.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB1 1LE can compare 12 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 9 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 1LE 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 1LE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 165 planning applications, 449 HMO licences, 32 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 1LE
Is CB1 1LE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% 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 1LE?
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 1LE?
12 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 1LE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CB1 1LE?
LocaleIQ matched CB1 1LE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB1 1LE?
The latest median sold price is £541k based on 15 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB1 1LE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 165 planning records, 449 HMO licences, 32 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.