Area Guide – Cambridge (CB)

Living in Cambridge (CB)

Crime levels in Cambridge (CB) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Cambridge (CB)

Is Cambridge (CB) a good place to live?

Cambridge (CB) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Cambridge (CB)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 5 Outstanding, 14 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Cambridge (CB)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Around England average (100 vs 88 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 5 Outstanding, 14 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Parkside Community College	Secondary	Outstanding	0.3 mi
Park Street CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
St Matthew's Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
St Alban's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Brunswick Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.7 mi
Milton Road Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Milton Road Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Newnham Croft Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Chesterton Community College	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Cambridge Maths School	16 plus	Not rated	0.9 mi
Milton Road Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St Luke's CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.0 mi
Arbury Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Mayfield Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Romsey Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Sedley Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Hills Road Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
University of Cambridge Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.4 mi
North Cambridge Academy	Secondary	Good	1.5 mi
The Manor - A Foundation School	Secondary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Colleges Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	1.5 mi
Ridgefield Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Coleridge Community College	Secondary	Good	1.5 mi
Chesterton Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
The Grove Primary School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
Morley Memorial Primary School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
Priory Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.7 mi
Priory Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.7 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Cambridge Rail Station

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 29 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
NEWNHAM WALK SURGERY AT BOOTS CAMBRIDGE	GP Surgery	0.0 mi
BRIDGE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
TRUMPINGTON STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
LENSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
LENSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
ANGLIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
PETERSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
NEWNHAM WALK SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
RED HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
RED HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WOODLAND SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DMC - COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY WOODLANDS	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WOODLANDS SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
CAMBRIDGE ACCESS SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HUNTINGDON ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HUNTINGDON ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HUNTINGDON ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
HUNTINGDON ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
YORK STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MILL ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
CCS-CONTRACEPTION & SEXUAL HLTH SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ARBURY ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BROOKFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
CORNFORD HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
CORNFORD HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
CORNFORD HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
CORNFORD HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
ADDENBROOKE'S HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	2.2 mi