At a Glance
Average Property Price - CB2
£661,845
92
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - CB
£1,428
77
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - CB2
£35,686
36
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB
4.8%
16
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB2
0.6%
3
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB
3.9%
53
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in CB2 are among the most expensive nationally, with an average price of £662,000. Over the past decade, however, the area has experienced notably weak price growth at 0.6% annually—among the slowest in the country. Transaction activity has fallen to 195 sales in the latest year, down sharply from a ten-year average of 318 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader CB area average £1,428, placing them above the national midpoint. Rental growth has been moderate at 3.9% annually over ten years, roughly in line with the national trend. The flat yield currently stands at 4.8%, a meaningful improvement from its ten-year average of 3.9%, signalling an upward shift in rental returns relative to property values.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in CB2 is £36,000, notably below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated significantly, rising from 13.1x in 2016 to 19.0x today, making owner-occupation substantially less affordable. Rental affordability has also worsened, with the rent-to-income ratio climbing from 28% in 2016 to 33% now, reflecting rising pressure on renters' budgets.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a strikingly young population, with over a quarter aged 16–24—more than double the national average, reflecting Cambridge's status as a university city. Professionals dominate employment, making up 42% of the workforce compared to 21% nationally, while skilled trades are underrepresented at 6% against a national norm of 11%. Housing is more heavily rented (25% private, 19% social) than owned outright (32%), reflecting the transient nature of the student and early-career population.