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Cambridge (CB3)
The CB3 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 1425 individual postcodes.
There are 9 electoral wards in the CB3 postcode area, including Cambridge, Ely, Haverhill, Newmarket, Saffron Walden which come under the local authority of the Cambridge Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 44% of people in CB3 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 CB3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The CB3 postcode area is in the East of Cambridge, stretching from the City centre to the outskirts. It includes the neighbourhoods of Chesterton, Newnham, Kings Hedges, Arbury and Histon, together with a large industrial area around the Cambridge Science Park.
The area is within Cambridge City Council's municipal boundary, and access to shops and services is provided through local shops such as Mill Road, Chesterton, Broad Street and Histon Road. There is a major Employment Site within the Cambridgeshire County Council boundary in the area. The local authority is South Cambridgeshire District Council.
The area also has several primary and secondary schools, including St John's College Primary School, Oxford Road Primary School, King's College School, and Swavesey Village College. Other educational establishments in the area include ARU Cambridge, Cambridge Theological Federation, and Ofsted certified Trinity College Cambridge Nursery.
Transport links are provided by regular buses operated by Stagecoach (X3/X13) and Cambridge Regional (Citi 1). The area is served by the Addenbrooke's Guide Bridge railway station which is on the East Coast Main Line between London and Sunderland. River boat services are available between Cambridge's leisure facilities and Fen Ditton, a settlement close to the Cambridgeshire and Suffolk border.
The area is home to various local sporting clubs and associations, including Cambridge City Football Club, Cambridge Rugby Club, and Cambridge Cycling Club. The local leisure centre is Cambridge Leisure. Other amenities in the area include the breathtaking Botanic Garden, five scenic parks, Jesus Green Lido, Lark Rise Park, The Orchard in Histon, and the Cam Waterfront Trail. In the city centre, you can find a host of tourist attractions like Anglesey Abbey, The Scott Polar Research Institute, The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, and The Fitzwilliam Museum.
For those looking to relocate to CB3, the area features a wide variety of housing options, including multiple Victorian and Edwardian terraces, converted flats, modern dwellings, and many new developments. Property prices here are higher than average for the city of Cambridge.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 81%WORKING
- 19%UNEMPLOYED
19% of people in CB3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 79%WHITE
- 21%NON-WHITE
79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Cambridgeshire
CB3 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.
Outward Code | CB3 |
Postal Town | Cambridge |
MSOA Name | Cambridge 005 |
LSOA Name | Cambridge 005D |
County | Cambridgeshire |
Region | Cambridgeshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Cambridge |
Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
CB3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of CB3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Friday, March 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 44% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.