Property trends for CB21

    CB21 covers central Cambridge and its immediate surroundings, positioned at the heart of the city. It is a prosperous, university-influenced area with strong professional employment and a notably affluent demographic profile.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - CB21

    £514,719

    84

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - CB

    £1,439

    76

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - CB21

    £49,689

    88

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - CB

    5.1%

    15

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CB21

    2.2%

    24

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CB

    3.8%

    41

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — CB21

    Top 5 streets in CB21 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Maple Rise£1,550,000
    2Impetts Lane£1,400,000
    3Angle End£1,295,000
    4North Road£1,041,000
    5Common Road£1,010,000

    Latest Rent — CB21

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in CB21 is £501,000, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. However, annual price growth over the past decade has averaged just 2.1%, which is among the slowest-growing areas in the country. Transaction volumes have remained relatively stable, with 192 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 202, suggesting steady but unremarkable market activity.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rents in the broader CB postcode area stand at £1,428, positioning the area above the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 3.9% per year, broadly in line with the national trend. The flat yield has improved notably, rising from 3.9% on average over the past decade to 4.8% in the latest year, reflecting the rental market's outpace of capital values.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household incomes in CB21 are notably high at £49,689, among the highest nationally. However, purchase affordability has deteriorated; the price-to-income ratio has widened from 9.3x in 2016 to 10.8x today, indicating prices have grown faster than local incomes. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with the rent-to-income ratio rising from 28.1% to 32.5% over the same period.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The area skews notably older than the national average, with 22.5% aged 65 and over compared to 19.6% nationally, and those aged 16–24 significantly underrepresented at 8.3%. Housing tenure is weighted heavily toward outright ownership (39.1% vs 33.7% nationally), reflecting the age profile and affluence. The employment structure is dominated by professionals at 30.1%, nearly 50% above the national figure of 20.5%, with trades, elementary, and plant/machine roles all well below national proportions.

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