Postcode report
Is CB1 3BW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CB1 3BW: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB1 3BW is a postcode in Romsey, Cambridge, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB1 3BW, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB1 3BW are jobs 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 3BW is based on Cambridge 009 Census 2021. It covers 10,185 residents, 6,847 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 41% privately rented, 14% 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 6/10.
For property prices near CB1 3BW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £541k from 171 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 3BW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 3BW 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 3BW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 planning applications, 644 HMO licences, 20 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 3BW
Is CB1 3BW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% 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 3BW?
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 3BW?
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 3BW?
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 3BW?
LocaleIQ matched CB1 3BW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB1 3BW?
The latest median sold price is £541k based on 171 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB1 3BW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 planning records, 644 HMO licences, 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.