Causewayside Cambridge
1 address across 1 postcode (CB3), about 270 m long. USRN 5402023.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Cambridge costs £2,467 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sheep's Green, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newnham Walk Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 68% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2022 | 1, THE LODGE CB3 9HD | Other | £17,325,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cambridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,467 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,645 | £1,919 | £2,193 | £2,467 | £3,015 | £3,563 | £4,112 | £4,934 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (25% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Essex House 71 Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire: up to 13 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 14-17 Regent Terrace Cambridge CB2 1AA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 44 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 44 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 44 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB3 9HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cambridge 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cambridge North 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Shelford (Cambs) 222,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Causewayside Newnham | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Drummer St Bus Station Cambridge | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Grand Arcade car park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 35.7 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newnham Walk Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jank Nk (Chemist) | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Granta Dental | 270 m |
| Hospital | Nuffeild Health Cambridge Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Parkside Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cash machine 32-33 Petty Cury Halifax | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sheep's Green 8.0 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cambridge University Botanic Garden 16 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,480 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Empty Common Allotments 1.7 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 42 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Peterhouse, the Buildings Surrounding First Court, Old Court and Gisborne Court, a listed building (Grade I), 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 352 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 35 of them Grade I and 21 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse, the Buildings Surrounding First Court, Old Court and Gisborne Court | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Fitzwilliam Museum and boundary wall, plinths and gates to the north-east | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Fence Along Street Frontage of the Main Block of the Fitzwilliam Museum | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Hobson's Conduit | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Hobson's Conduit | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Queens' College | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| King's College | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Cambridge Castle mound | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Crusoe Island | Wood | 220 m north-east |
| Mill Pit | Lake or reservoir | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Backs | Lake or reservoir | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Grove | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Giants Grave | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cambridge: see them on the Cambridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newnham Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Parkside Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cambridge Maths School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trumpington Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brunswick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofters | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Millworks CB3 9EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Salathong CB3 9EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bean Theory CB3 9EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| SHELL NEWNHAM CB3 9EY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2026 |
| The Granta CB3 9EX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CB2 1PZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Co-Operative CB3 9HY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2023 |
| The Leys School CB2 7AD | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Leys Enterprises LTD (Balgarnies) CB2 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Oxford Active CB2 7AD | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Derby Stores CB3 9JE | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2026 |
| N K Jank Chemist CB3 9JG | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Maison Clement CB3 9JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Friday Bakery CB3 9JG | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (18); On or near Summerfield (14); On or near Newnham Road (8); On or near The Fen Causeway (2); On or near A603 (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 14% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 68% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CB3 9HD: 1 address of 54 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Fen Causeway · Driftway · Driftway · Newnham Road · Summerfield · Church Rate Walk · Malting Lane · Lammas Field · Wordsworth Grove · Newnham Croft Street · Chedworth Street · Ridley Hall Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.