Is CB2 3EL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

768 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CB2 3EL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
182
Shoplifting
145
Anti-social behaviour
107
Bicycle theft
68
Other theft
66
Criminal damage & arson
53
Public order
44
Theft from the person
32

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 CB2 3EL 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 CB2 3EL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CB2 3EL on Check Food Hygiene

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