Postcode report
Is CB2 1RJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CB2 1RJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB2 1RJ 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 CB2 1RJ, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB2 1RJ 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 CB2 1RJ 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 10/10.
For property prices near CB2 1RJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £560k from 9 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB2 1RJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 10 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 10 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CB2 1RJ 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 CB2 1RJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 166 planning applications, 220 HMO licences, 26 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 CB2 1RJ
Is CB2 1RJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% 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 CB2 1RJ?
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 CB2 1RJ?
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 CB2 1RJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 10 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 CB2 1RJ?
LocaleIQ matched CB2 1RJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB2 1RJ?
The latest median sold price is £560k based on 9 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB2 1RJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 166 planning records, 220 HMO licences, 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.