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CB2 1EL local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Cambridge
LocaleIQ report for CB2 1EL: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for CB2 1EL
Generated 26 Apr 2026CB2 1EL sits in Market, Cambridge. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (16/100). Planning applications are 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 pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+2% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 2,646 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 4 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 157 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 19 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 282 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: No carriageway incursion.
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 - 446 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility asset works on Footpath
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by VIRGIN MEDIA. Highway authority: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 495 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON. Highway authority: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
24 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 - 494 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Planning at 1 Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1QA
T1: Yew - Cut back to railings by 1.5 meters to allow footpath and roadway access
12 Mar 2026 - 39 m - Greater Cambridge Planning
Licensed HMO at 1 Pemberton Terrace Cambridge CB2 1JA
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
22 Mar 2026 - 165 m - Cambridgeshire Insight HMO Register
Planning at The Leys School Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD
Alteration, replacement and installation of gates, fences, railings and associated operational works at various locations around The Leys School campus.
18 Mar 2026 - 148 m - Greater Cambridge Planning
Planning at 5 St Peters Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1QQ
Refurbishment including minor structural and internal layout improvements inclusive of services and fire-proofing upgrades.
19 Feb 2026 - 144 m - Greater Cambridge Planning
Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by ANGLIAN WATER. Highway authority: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Multi-way signals.
4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026 - 725 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Nearby context for CB2 1EL
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Common questions about CB2 1EL
Is CB2 1EL 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 CB2 1EL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CB2 1EL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CB2 1EL?
LocaleIQ matched CB2 1EL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.