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CB3 Postcode


CB3 is one of 10 Postcode Districts for the Cambridge Post town in Cambridgeshire

The postcode district is located in the CB Cambridge postal area , CB3 has a population of 18,818 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The area of the district is 7.06 square miles (18.28 square kilometers or 4,516.40 acres).

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Map of the CB3 postcode
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Map of the CB3 Postcode District

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Where is the CB3 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to CB3

Town Distance (miles) Direction
Cambridge 1.52 ESE
St Ives 10.23 NW
Royston 12.32 SSW
Godmanchester 13.29 WNW
Soham 13.42 NE
Newmarket 13.67 E
Huntingdon 14.05 NW
Potton 14.10 WSW
Saffron Walden 14.75 SSE
Ely 14.84 NNE
St Neots 15.17 W
Chatteris 16.91 N
Sandy 17.00 WSW
Biggleswade 17.29 WSW
Haverhill 17.45 ESE
Ramsey 18.16 NNW
Buntingford 19.09 SSW
Stotfold 19.27 SW
Baldock 19.45 SW
Mildenhall 20.12 ENE

The post town for this district is CAMBRIDGE.

Postcode Information for District CB3 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 351)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE CB3 0 134
CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE CB3 9 118
Girton CAMBRIDGE CB3 0 80
Grantchester CAMBRIDGE CB3 9 19

Retail and Shopping in CB3

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
MAGDALENE STREET CAMBRIDGE 16 CB3 0AF View on Google Maps
CASTLE STREET CAMBRIDGE 8 CB3 0AH View on Google Maps
VIKING WAY CAMBRIDGE BAR HILL 8 Coordinates unavailable
NEWNHAM ROAD CAMBRIDGE 7 CB3 9EY View on Google Maps

In the CB3 postcode district, the primary settlement is Cambridge, located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Other significant settlements include Girton and Grantchester. The main post town for this postcode district is Cambridge.

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cambridge District (B) (275 postal codes), and finally, the South Cambridgeshire District area (107 postal codes).

The largest settlement in the CB3 postal code is CAMBRIDGE followed by Girton, and Grantchester.

The CB3 Postcode shares a border with CB24 (Cottenham, Histon, Willingham), CB2 (CAMBRIDGE, Trumpington), CB4 (CAMBRIDGE, Chesterton) and CB23 (Great Cambourne, Bar Hill, Papworth Everard).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the CB3 District

map showing postcode sectors within the CB3 district
CB3 0CB3 9
Where the CB3 postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the CB3 postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the CB3 postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
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Map of the district

Dentists in the CB3 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Anglia Orthodontics LAMMAS FIELD PAVILION , DRIFTWAY , CAMBRIDGE , CB3 9PA GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
2 Granta Dental 39 NEWNHAM ROAD , CAMBRIDGE , CAMBRIDGESHIRE , CB3 9EY GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Doctors in the CB3 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Girton , GIRTON , CAMBRIDGE , CAMBRIDGESHIRE , CB3 0PA BRANCH SURGERY
2 Huntingdon Road Surgery , CAMBRIDGE , CAMBRIDGESHIRE , CB3 0DB GP PRACTICE
3 Newnham Walk Surgery , CAMBRIDGE , CAMBRIDGESHIRE , CB3 9HS GP PRACTICE
4 Huntingdon Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 , CAMBRIDGE , CB3 0DB BRANCH SURGERY

Chemists in the CB3 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Jank Nk (chemist) 32A ELTISLEY AVENUE , CAMBRIDGE , CAMBRIDGESHIRE , CB3 9JG PHARMACY

Opticians in the CB3 District

No Opticians found in this district.

Schools in the Sector

Girton Glebe Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Cambridge Road , Girton , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 0PN

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Simpson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Girton Glebe Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Cambridge Road , Girton , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 0PN

Headteacher: Mr Chris Butler (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

University of Cambridge Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Eddington Avenue , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 0QZ

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Griggs (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Gretton School

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Manor Farm Road , Girton , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 0RX

Headteacher: Mrs Beth Elkins (Head Teacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Newnham Croft Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Chedworth Street , Cambridge
Postcode: CB3 9JF

Headteacher: Mr Edward Ferguson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stations in the Sector

No stations found in this postcode district.

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M11 J13

Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.55

Average Driving Distance: 2.01

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376

M11 J12

Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.97

Average Driving Distance: 2.68

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376

M11 J14

Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.31

Average Driving Distance: 2.76

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376

M11 J11

Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.42

Average Driving Distance: 5.19

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376

M11 J10

Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.67

Average Driving Distance: 9.61

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 376

Weather Forecast for Cambridge

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 3.00%S 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%N 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%NNW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 2.00%WNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%W 9 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 2.00%WSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 8.00%WSW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 6.00%W 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%W 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%WNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%W 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%WSW 7 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 5.00%SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 5.00%S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 7.00%SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 51.00%SSE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 86.00%SSE 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 91.00%SSE 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 88.00%S 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 82.00%SSW 20 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 57.00%SSW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 55.00%SSW 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 50.00%SSW 22 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 19.00%SSW 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 56.00%SSW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 55.00%SW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 25.00%SW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%SW 16 mph

Postcode Sectors

Neighbouring Postcode Districts

Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
CB3 0Cambridge Delivery Office
CB3 7Toft Scale Payment Delivery Office
Postcode Format
CB3 - X X X
CB3 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Tourist Attractions

We found 1 visitor attractions.

Antarctic Heritage Trust
Museums & Art Galleries
Museum and / or Art Gallery
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Street List for the CB3 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£1,200 £1,250 £1,225
1 £1,100 £1,650 £1,375
2 £1,400 £2,600 £2,119
3 £2,700 £3,000 £2,850
4 £3,500 £3,500 £3,500
5 £4,500 £4,500 £4,500

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
3 £750,000 £1,000,000 £862,500
4 £995,000 £2,250,000 £1,374,470
5 £750,000 £5,500,000 £2,049,983
6 £2,500,000 £6,000,000 £3,725,000
8 £2,950,000 £2,950,000 £2,950,000

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
Bidwells Cambridge New HomesCambridge New HomesBidwells54 High Street, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LS01223 972803
Hill Residential Limited Knights ParkKnights ParkHill Residential LimitedEddington Avenue, Cambridge, CB301223 972840
Savills CambridgeCambridgeSavillsUnex House, 132-134 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PA01223 972771
Redmayne Arnold & Harris CambridgeCambridgeRedmayne Arnold & Harris54-64 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8DZ01223 972789
Bidwells CambridgeCambridgeBidwells54 High Street, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LS 01223 972773

Yearly House Price Averages for the District

Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £1,099,53334 £937,95436 £1,128,80138 £938,40950
Semi-Detached £550,01133 £580,77828 £640,71225 £643,86435
Terraced £614,63622 £672,24025 £601,79924 £532,34623
Flats £426,10647 £392,70630 £392,69226 £369,89734