Is CB1 3BE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

509 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CB1 3BE. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
124
Anti-social behaviour
84
Shoplifting
81
Bicycle theft
43
Criminal damage & arson
42
Other theft
36
Public order
29
Drugs
14

House prices

£471,098

Average price in Cambridge (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 1.2% year on year.

Terraced
£488,362
Semi-detached
£596,465
Detached
£975,729
Flat / maisonette
£297,158

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CB1 3BE specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CB1 3BE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CB1 3BE on Check Food Hygiene

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