Postcode report
CB3 0UZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cambridge
About CB3 0UZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB3 0UZ is a postcode in Castle, Cambridge, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB3 0UZ, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB3 0UZ are schools and education and jobs, 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 CB3 0UZ is based on Cambridge 002 Census 2021. It covers 9,715 residents, 6,507 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 27% 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 6/10.
For property prices near CB3 0UZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £840k from 61 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB3 0UZ can compare 10 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 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 CB3 0UZ 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 CB3 0UZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 planning application, 287 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 CB3 0UZ
Is CB3 0UZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% 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 CB3 0UZ?
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 CB3 0UZ?
10 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 CB3 0UZ?
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 CB3 0UZ?
LocaleIQ matched CB3 0UZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB3 0UZ?
The latest median sold price is £840k based on 61 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB3 0UZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 planning record, 287 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.