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CB2 7TS Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CB2 7TS: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB2 7TS 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 7TS, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB2 7TS are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 7TS is based on Cambridge 014 Census 2021. It covers 6,230 residents, 1,937 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 30, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 35% owner-occupied, 41% 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.
Families checking schools near CB2 7TS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 CB2 7TS 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 7TS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 planning applications, 211 HMO licences, 10 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 7TS
Is CB2 7TS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% 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 7TS?
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 7TS?
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 7TS?
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 CB2 7TS?
LocaleIQ matched CB2 7TS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB2 7TS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 planning records, 211 HMO licences, 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.