Is CB2 1EL a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
674 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of CB2 1EL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
House prices
£475,151
Average price in Cambridge (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 0.0% year on year.
- Terraced
- £493,851
- Semi-detached
- £603,225
- Detached
- £979,438
- Flat / maisonette
- £298,575
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CB2 1EL 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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CQC ratings near CB2 1EL on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near CB2 1EL on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.