CambridgeCB23
South Cambridgeshire · East of England
CB23 sits in Cambridgeshire's east, with a trajectory score of 55.6, positioning it in the 80th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, while rental growth has outpaced this at 5.9%. Population expansion has been modest at 1.6% over the same period. The district is classified in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting limited structural change has occurred to date. The rental-to-price growth differential reflects investor activity exceeding owner-occupier demand, a pattern typical of areas awaiting broader market catalysts or infrastructure development.
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- 1Property prices up 1.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.6% per year
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What's changing in Cambridge · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.9 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
65 planning applications submitted in CB23 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 1 change of use, 4 demolition.
- Non material amendment on application 20/04704/OUT for amendment to the description of development to read: Outline planning for the erection of up to nine self-build/custom-build dwellings and associated garaging with some matters reserved except for access from Rosemary Greene Close.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single storey rear extension and erection of detached carport to front of dwelling.Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Cambridge (CB23) common questions
Is Cambridge up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Cambridge (CB23) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 14% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Cambridge safe?
Cambridge has a safety score of 66/100 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 (CB23) is £233k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Cambridge?
The median monthly rent in Cambridge (CB23) is £1,389 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cambridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Lewisham (SE13), Homerton (E9), Clapton (E5), Cambridge (CB3), Penge (SE20). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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