38,016TOTAL POPULATION
15,430HOUSEHOLDS
3.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£43,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CB6 POSTCODE REGION

Cambridge (CB6)

The CB6 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 969 individual postcodes.

There are 55 electoral wards in the CB6 postcode area, including Cambridge, Ely, Haverhill, Newmarket, Saffron Walden which come under the local authority of the East Cambridgeshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in CB6 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 CB6 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 CB6 postcode is located in the Cambridge District in the UK. It spans across most of the City, covering the whole of Cambridge City Centre area, both north and south of the River Cam.

CB6 postcode serves mainly urban or suburban areas in the East of England. It is composed of two parts: CB (Cambridge) and 6 (representing the district). This postcode belongs to the community council areas of Bottisham & Lode, Cottenham, Chesterton, Fen Ditton, Fenstanton & Hilton, Fulbourn, Landbeach, Lode, Teversham, Willingham & Over and the City of Cambridge.

This area is easily accessible as it is connected by two major roads: the M11 and the new A14, giving easy access to major nearby cities like London. In addition to being rich in modern transportation, CB6 is also well connected to public transportation resources with multiple bus routes for transport within Cambridge and to nearby places.

As CB6 is located in the heart of the historic city centre, it is surrounded by an abundance of tourist destinations, places of interest, universities, and special areas. Local attractions include the gardens of Downing College, the River Cam, the Market Square and the bridge of Sighs.

The area boasts a vibrant economy with the presence of multinational and startup companies mainly in the technology, biotechnology, and life science sectors. Major businesses in the CB6 postcode include AstraZeneca, ARM, Microsoft Research Cambridge and many others.

For leisure activities, the postcode has plenty of pubs, shops, and restaurants with a variety of cuisines to choose from. Additionally, many weekend events and activities like markets, folk festivals, and theatrical performances are hosted in this area.

CB6 postcode is a cosmopolitan area offering both modern and historic amenities for locals and international visitors alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in CB6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 28%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 90%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

90% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CB6Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

CB6 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 CodeCB6
Postal TownCambridge
MSOA NameEast Cambridgeshire 003
LSOA NameEast Cambridgeshire 003D
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEast Cambridgeshire
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

CB6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CB6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aldreth
Barway
Black Bank
Black Horse Drove
Brandon Creek
Broad Hill
California
Chettisham
Coveney
Down Field
Dunkirk
East Fen Common
Eastwood End
Elford Closes
Ely
Forty Foot (Vermuden's Drain)
Haddenham
Haddenham End Field
Hook
Horseway
Knight's End
Lark
Little Downham
Littleport
Little Thetford
Manea
Mepal
Middle Level Main Drain
Mile End
Old Bedford River
Oxlode
Prickwillow
Purls Bridge
Pymoor (Pymore)
Pymore (Pymoor)
Queen Adelaide
Sandhill
Second Drove
Soham
Soham Cotes
Stonea
Stretham
Stuntney
Suspension Bridge
Sutton Gault
Sutton-in-the-Isle
Vermuden's Drain (Forty Foot)
Wardy Hill
Welney
Wentworth
White Cross Hill
Wilburton
Willingham
Wimblington
Witcham
Witchford
Browse Postcodes in CB6

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (CB) and estimated address.

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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