30,941TOTAL POPULATION
12,187HOUSEHOLDS
2.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£56,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CB23 POSTCODE REGION

Cambridge (CB23)

The CB23 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 937 individual postcodes.

There are 49 electoral wards in the CB23 postcode area, including Cambridge, Ely, Haverhill, Newmarket, Saffron Walden which come under the local authority of the South Cambridgeshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 42% of people in CB23 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CB23 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


Cambridge CB23 is a postcode in the outskirts of the city of Cambridge, located in the East of England. The postcode district encompasses an area of roughly 13 square miles, and makes up most of the civil parish of Barton. It includes the villages of Barton, Haslingfield, Harlton, and Kingston.

CB23 is one of the largest postcode districts in the Cambridge area. It is bordered to the east by the A603 road, making it an easily accessible area for commuters. The area is rural and has a population of around 6,000. The majority of the population work in industries such as farming, construction, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing.

CB23 contains a variety of different housing options, with mostly detached and semi-detached homes. It is a popular area due to its proximity to the city of Cambridge and its green spaces. There is a range of leisure activities available in the area, from golf clubs to sports centres to public parks.

It is well served by public transport, with regular buses connecting the area to the city centre and beyond. The closest train station is in the nearby village of Orchard Park, on the Great Northern Railway line.

CB23 is an idyllic area, rich in culture and history. It boasts some of the most beautiful views of the Cambridgeshire countryside, and is home to a diversity of wildlife. It boasts a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, and cafes, as well as a number of independent stores. Well-known attractions in the area include the Haslingfield Little Theatre, the Byron Museum, and the Haslingfield village walk.

The area has a strong community presence, with regular events such as the Haslingfield Arts and Music festival, the Barton Sketch Club exhibitions, the Harlton Church Open Gardens, and the Barton Country Fair. There are also a number of clubs and societies based in the area, including the Haslingfield and Barton Society.

CB23 is an attractive area with a strong sense of community and plenty to do. It is a great place to live, work, and visit.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in CB23 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 42%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 42% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 83%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CB23Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

CB23 is located in the county of Cambridgeshire, in England.

Cambridgeshire has a total population of 849,000, making it the 27th largest county in the UK.

Cambridgeshire has a total area of 1309 square miles, and a population density of 250 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cambridgeshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCB23
Postal TownCambridge
MSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 010
LSOA NameSouth Cambridgeshire 010E
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Cambridgeshire
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

CB23 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CB23, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bar Hill
Barton
Bourn
Bourn Brook
Boxworth
Boxworth End
Caldecote
Cam (Rhee)
Caxton
Childerley Gate
Claypit Hill
Comberton
Conington
Coton
Dry Drayton
Elsworth
Eltisley
Frog End[disambiguation needed]
Girton
Grantchester
Great Eversden
Great Gransden
Green End
Hardwick
Harlton
Haslingfield
Hatley St George
Hauxton
High Cross
Highfields
Hilton
Histon
Kingston
Knapwell
Little Eversden
Little Gransden
Lolworth
Longstanton
Longstowe
Madingley
Oakington
Old Wimpole
Papworth Everard
Papworth St Agnes
Rampton
Rhee (Cam)
The Green
Toft
Westwick
Yelling
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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