Postcode report
Is CB4 1RU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CB4 1RU: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB4 1RU is a postcode in West Chesterton, Cambridge, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB4 1RU, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB4 1RU are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 CB4 1RU is based on Cambridge 003 Census 2021. It covers 9,714 residents, 3,717 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 35% 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 4/10.
For property prices near CB4 1RU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £403k from 95 rolling sales, up 0.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB4 1RU can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 CB4 1RU 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 CB4 1RU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 planning applications, 233 HMO licences, 12 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 CB4 1RU
Is CB4 1RU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% 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 CB4 1RU?
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 CB4 1RU?
11 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 CB4 1RU?
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 CB4 1RU?
LocaleIQ matched CB4 1RU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB4 1RU?
The latest median sold price is £403k based on 95 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB4 1RU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 planning records, 233 HMO licences, 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.