Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CB1 postcode area, covering Cambridge and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£325,074
Median price
£249,995
5-year trend
+27.9%
Total sales
26,036
The CB1 area has 821 individual postcodes with 26,036 registered sales. Prices are +18.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Cambridge. The five-year price movement is +27.9%.
A world-renowned university city with a thriving science and tech cluster, premium house prices and fast trains to London Kings Cross.
🚆 Main station
Cambridge
⏱️ London commute
~50 min by train
🏫 Notable school
The Perse School (Outstanding)
CB1 averages £325,074, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +18.5% below the national average. The dataset includes 26,036 recorded sales across 821 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CB1 is +27.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CB1 3PG
£259,908 avg · 178 sales
CB1 1BB
£225,006 avg · 171 sales
CB1 2PZ
£228,685 avg · 164 sales
CB1 9YZ
£115,679 avg · 146 sales
CB1 3AL
£294,754 avg · 145 sales
CB1 3UR
£183,667 avg · 142 sales
CB1 9YS
£154,304 avg · 140 sales
CB1 3LS
£264,367 avg · 136 sales
CB1 3UF
£144,161 avg · 135 sales
This CB1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CB1 postcode area is £325,074, based on 26,036 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Cambridge.
Properties in CB1 average £325,074, which is +18.5% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£249,995) is 23.1% below the average (£325,074), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CB1 have moved +27.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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