Eddington & Castle
Cambridge 005 · 5 sub-areas · 14,165 residents
Cambridge 005 is a densely populated pocket of Cambridge with around 14,200 residents and a demographic profile unlike almost anywhere else in the UK. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,600 a month — roughly a third above the UK average for a 2-bed, but broadly in line with Cambridge as a whole. The standout fact: more than half of residents are aged 18–34.
Eddington & Castle is a mid-density neighbourhood of Cambridge in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Eddington & Castle?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,795 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Eddington & Castle in Cambridge
Living in Eddington & Castle
Cambridge 005 reads differently from most UK neighbourhoods the moment you look at who lives here. More than half the population — around 56% — is aged between 18 and 34, which makes this one of the youngest demographic profiles in the country outside of a student hall. That shapes everything: the pace, the tenure mix, the local amenities, the feel of the streets. This is a neighbourhood built around education, research and early careers.
Rent reflects Cambridge's city-wide pressures. A one-bedroom flat runs about £1,250 a month, a two-bed around £1,600, and a three-bed closer to £1,900. Those figures rose roughly 1.8% over the past year — moderate by recent standards, but the bigger issue is affordability: rent-to-take-home sits at around 71%, which means most renters here are stretching hard. Cambridge's high degree concentration and professional salaries help, but this is not a cheap city and this neighbourhood is no exception.
Ownership and renting split almost evenly — around 41% own and 42% rent privately, with a further 16% in social housing. That's a broader tenure mix than many Cambridge neighbourhoods suggest, reflecting the range of people drawn here: students, postdocs, NHS and university staff, and longer-term residents who've stayed put. Over half of residents hold a degree-level qualification.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.1 km away in straight-line distance — around a 39-minute walk or a short cycle, which for Cambridge is a realistic option given the city's cycling culture. Nearly 60% of residents work from home, which is exceptionally high, reflecting the concentration of research, academic and tech roles. Greenspace is accessible: the nearest green space is under 250 metres away on average, and around 60% of residents are within walkable distance of a park.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cambridge 005 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want a young, academically-flavoured neighbourhood with low crime, good greenspace access, and fast broadband, it delivers well. The trade-off is cost: rent-to-take-home runs around 71%, which makes budgeting tight for most renters. Deprivation is very low — it sits in the least deprived decile nationally — and the area feels safe.
- What is the rent in Cambridge 005?
- A one-bedroom flat runs about £1,248 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,603, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,894. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 1.8% over the past year. For context, the UK median two-bed rent is around £1,200 a month, so you're paying noticeably above average here.
- Is Cambridge 005 safe?
- Yes, by UK urban standards. The crime rate is around 45 per 1,000 residents annually — roughly half the national average of about 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the least deprived decile nationally, which correlates with lower crime. As in most dense student areas, minor theft and antisocial behaviour are the more common categories rather than serious crime.
- What's the commute from Cambridge 005 to Cambridge city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 3.1 km away in straight-line distance — a short cycle in Cambridge terms. The striking fact is that nearly 59% of residents work from home, the highest share in the region, so many people here aren't commuting at all. For those who do travel, the rail link to London takes around 90 minutes.
- Who lives in Cambridge 005?
- Predominantly young adults — around 56% of residents are aged 18–34, reflecting the neighbourhood's strong ties to the university and research sector. Over half hold a degree-level qualification. Tenure splits roughly equally between owner-occupiers (41%) and private renters (42%), with 16% in social housing. Around 43% of residents were born outside the UK, reflecting Cambridge's international academic community.
- What schools are near Cambridge 005?
- There are 47 schools within 2km of typical residents, so options by count are plentiful. However, only around 23% of those nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.6 km away. Families should check current catchment boundaries via Cambridge City Council's school finder.
- What is the council tax in Cambridge 005?
- Council tax for a Band D property comes to £2,467 a year, or roughly £206 a month. That's slightly above typical English levels. Your actual bill will depend on your band — properties in Cambridge 005 vary, and single adults qualify for a 25% discount.