Cambridge's CB21 postcode district recorded 0.5% annual price growth over five years, substantially below the national average, while rental growth reached 5.4% annually over the same period. The area's trajectory score of 44.1 out of 100 places it in the 18th percentile nationally, indicating below-average performance metrics. Population growth of 1.3% over five years suggests modest demographic expansion. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited transformation activity currently underway. The divergence between rental and capital growth patterns warrants consideration from investors evaluating income versus appreciation potential in this East of England location.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Cambridge · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
61 planning applications submitted in CB21 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes, 4 demolition.
- S73 to vary condition (Approved plans) of planning permission 23/03087/FUL (Erection of a dwelling on former piggery site) the position of dwelling and garage to be relocated.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use of existing annexe for use as a separate dwelling with associated proposed boundary works.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Outline application for the erection of up to two self-build dwellings and associated infrastructure and works with all matters reserved except for access.Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Cambridge (CB21) common questions
Is Cambridge up and coming?
Cambridge (CB21) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 83% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 8.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Cambridge safe?
Cambridge has a safety score of 30/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Cambridge?
The average property price in Cambridge (CB21) is £594k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Cambridge?
The median monthly rent in Cambridge (CB21) is £1,293 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cambridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sawbridgeworth (CM21), Cambridge (CB1), Cambridge (CB22), Cambridge (CB2), Saffron Walden (CB10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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