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CB1 2PZ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Cambridge
LocaleIQ report for CB1 2PZ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for CB1 2PZ
Generated 26 Apr 2026CB1 2PZ sits in Petersfield, Cambridge. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (16/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 16/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-16% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 7,808 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 8 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 146 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 25 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 708 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by VIRGIN MEDIA. Highway authority: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2026 - 304 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
New service connection on Carriageway
New service connection (Works planned) promoted by CAMBRIDGE WATER COMPANY. Highway authority: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Lane closure.
16 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 - 402 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by CAMBRIDGE WATER COMPANY. Highway authority: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Multi-way signals.
26 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 - 411 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 103 York Street Cambridge CB1 2PZ
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
22 Mar 2026 - 0 m - Cambridgeshire Insight HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 York Street Cambridge CB1 2PZ
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
22 Mar 2026 - 0 m - Cambridgeshire Insight HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 1 York Street Cambridge CB1 2PZ
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
22 Mar 2026 - 0 m - Cambridgeshire Insight HMO Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by ANGLIAN WATER. Highway authority: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.
13 Apr 2026 - 18 May 2026 - 404 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Planning at 138 Gwydir Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2LL
Single storey rear lean-to extension, installation of 1 No. rooflight, raising of the south boundary wall by 285mm and associated internal alterations.
17 Mar 2026 - 288 m - Greater Cambridge Planning
Nearby context for CB1 2PZ
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Common questions about CB1 2PZ
Is CB1 2PZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 16/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CB1 2PZ?
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 2PZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CB1 2PZ?
LocaleIQ matched CB1 2PZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.