CB3 Postcode District
CB3 is one of 10 Postcode Districts for the Cambridge Post town in Cambridgeshire
The CB3 postcode district is located in the CB Cambridge postal area, CB3 has a population of 18,818 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 7.06 square miles (18.28 square kilometres or 4,516.40 acres).
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District overview
In the CB3 postcode district, the primary settlement is Cambridge, located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Other significant settlements include Girton and Grantchester. The main post town for this postcode district is Cambridge.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CB3 0, covers Cambridge and Girton in Cambridgeshire.
The sector CB3 1 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector CB3 9, covers Cambridge and Grantchester in Cambridgeshire.
The post town for this district is CAMBRIDGE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cambridge District (B) (275 postal codes), and finally, the South Cambridgeshire District area (107 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 1.52 | ESE |
| St Ives | 10.23 | NW |
| Royston | 12.32 | SSW |
| Godmanchester | 13.29 | WNW |
| Soham | 13.42 | NE |
| Newmarket | 13.67 | E |
| Huntingdon | 14.05 | NW |
| Potton | 14.10 | WSW |
| Saffron Walden | 14.75 | SSE |
| Ely | 14.84 | NNE |
| St Neots | 15.17 | W |
| Chatteris | 16.91 | N |
| Sandy | 17.00 | WSW |
| Biggleswade | 17.29 | WSW |
| Haverhill | 17.45 | ESE |
| Ramsey | 18.16 | NNW |
| Buntingford | 19.09 | SSW |
| Stotfold | 19.27 | SW |
| Baldock | 19.45 | SW |
| Mildenhall | 20.12 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 351
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE | CAMBRIDGE | CB3 0 | 132 |
| CAMBRIDGE | CAMBRIDGE | CB3 9 | 118 |
| Girton | CAMBRIDGE | CB3 0 | 79 |
| Grantchester | CAMBRIDGE | CB3 9 | 18 |
| CAMBRIDGE | CAMBRIDGE | CB3 0 | 2 |
| Girton | CAMBRIDGE | CB3 0 | 1 |
| Grantchester | CAMBRIDGE | CB3 9 | 1 |
Street list for CB3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| EDDINGTON SQUARE | 83 |
| FALMOUTH AVENUE | 77 |
| VICTORIA ROAD A1134 | 56 |
| RYLE YARD | 43 |
| MOUNT PLEASANT WALK | 42 |
| THORNTON ROAD | 40 |
| NEWNHAM CROFT STREET | 37 |
| BURLTON ROAD | 31 |
| MAGDALENE STREET | 30 |
| WEAVERS FIELD | 28 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 521 |
| Other theft | 192 |
| Bicycle theft | 191 |
| Vehicle crime | 188 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 140 |
| Burglary | 134 |
| Public order | 118 |
| Shoplifting | 93 |
| Theft from the person | 50 |
| Other crime | 40 |
| Drugs | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Possession of weapons | 19 |
| Robbery | 15 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGDALENE STREET | CAMBRIDGE | 16 | CB3 0AF | View map | |
| CASTLE STREET | CAMBRIDGE | 8 | CB3 0AH | View map | |
| VIKING WAY | CAMBRIDGE | BAR HILL | 8 | Unavailable | |
| NEWNHAM ROAD | CAMBRIDGE | 7 | CB3 9EY | View map |
Schools in the district
Girton Glebe Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cambridge Road , Girton , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 0PN
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Simpson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Girton Glebe Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cambridge Road , Girton , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 0PN
Headteacher: Mr Chris Butler (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
University of Cambridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eddington Avenue , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 0QZ
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Griggs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Gretton School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Manor Farm Road , Girton , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 0RX
Headteacher: Mrs Beth Elkins (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Newnham Croft Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chedworth Street , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 9JF
Headteacher: Mr Edward Ferguson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anglia Orthodontics | LAMMAS FIELD PAVILION, DRIFTWAY, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 9PA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Granta Dental | 39 NEWNHAM ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 9EY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girton | 1A PEPYS WAY, GIRTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 0PA | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01223 277449 |
| 2 | Huntingdon Road Surgery | 1 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 0DB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01223 364127 |
| 3 | Newnham Walk Surgery | WORDSWORTH GROVE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 9HS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01223 366811 |
| 4 | Huntingdon Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | 1 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 0DB | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jank Nk (chemist) | 32A ELTISLEY AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 9JG | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £886,529 | 57 | £1,241,598 | 47 | £1,423,456 | 41 | £1,113,782 | 47 |
| Semi-detached | £790,890 | 29 | £700,745 | 31 | £708,403 | 34 | £798,647 | 32 |
| Terraced | £833,268 | 31 | £943,872 | 59 | £841,735 | 30 | £878,940 | 29 |
| Flats | £411,271 | 29 | £367,541 | 32 | £440,183 | 171 | £374,024 | 30 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M11 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.55
Average Driving Distance: 2.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376
M11 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.97
Average Driving Distance: 2.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376
M11 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.31
Average Driving Distance: 2.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376
M11 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.42
Average Driving Distance: 5.19
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376
M11 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.67
Average Driving Distance: 9.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CB3 0 | Cambridge Delivery Office |
| CB3 7 | Toft Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | B | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| C | B | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Heritage Trust | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CB3 postal code is CAMBRIDGE followed by Girton, and Grantchester.
The CB3 Postcode shares a border with CB24 (Cottenham, Histon, Willingham), CB2 (CAMBRIDGE, Trumpington), CB4 (CAMBRIDGE, Chesterton) and CB23 (Great Cambourne, Bar Hill, Papworth Everard).
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