Is CB2 8DS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

351 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CB2 8DS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
93
Anti-social behaviour
62
Bicycle theft
42
Shoplifting
39
Criminal damage & arson
35
Other theft
21
Public order
20
Drugs
8

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 8DS 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 8DS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CB2 8DS on Check Food Hygiene

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