Postcode report
CB1 7AP Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cambridge
About CB1 7AP: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB1 7AP is a postcode in Coleridge, Cambridge, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB1 7AP, then scores the surrounding small area 81/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB1 7AP are health and local prosperity, while jobs 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 7AP is based on Cambridge 013 Census 2021. It covers 11,929 residents, 2,639 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 22% 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 10/10.
For property prices near CB1 7AP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £541k from 33 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 7AP 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 adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CB1 7AP 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 7AP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 planning applications, 202 HMO licences, 5 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 7AP
Is CB1 7AP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 81/100 (top 3% 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 7AP?
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 7AP?
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 7AP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for CB1 7AP?
LocaleIQ matched CB1 7AP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB1 7AP?
The latest median sold price is £541k based on 33 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB1 7AP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 planning records, 202 HMO licences, 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.