Postcode report
CB2 9AF Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CB2 9AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB2 9AF is a postcode in Trumpington, Cambridge, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB2 9AF, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB2 9AF are health and jobs, 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 CB2 9AF is based on Cambridge 015 Census 2021. It covers 11,135 residents, 2,708 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 42% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 26% 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 7/10.
For property prices near CB2 9AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £560k from 87 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB2 9AF can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 4 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 9AF 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 9AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 planning application, 28 HMO licences, 3 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 9AF
Is CB2 9AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 46% 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 9AF?
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 9AF?
4 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 9AF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CB2 9AF?
LocaleIQ matched CB2 9AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB2 9AF?
The latest median sold price is £560k based on 87 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB2 9AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 planning record, 28 HMO licences, 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.