CambridgeCB24
South Cambridgeshire · East of England
CB24 covers a semi-rural area east of Cambridge with mixed residential and agricultural character. Over five years, property prices grew at 1.4% annually while rental yields expanded substantially at 5.9% annually, suggesting stronger investor demand than owner-occupier activity. Population increased modestly at 1.6% over the same period. The district scores 52.0/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally and indicating pre-cursor gentrification characteristics—early-stage demographic and economic shifts before major structural change. The divergence between slow capital appreciation and faster rental growth reflects a market phase where income-focused investors may find different dynamics than those seeking rapid equity growth.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 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 2.0 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
119 planning applications submitted in CB24 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes, 4 change of use, 8 demolition.
- Erection of 3 No. detached dwellings with associated vehicular access, private gardens, and landscaping (retrospective application)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Replacement of fisherman's hut with building to provide 1bed caretakers self-build dwelling and store, and ancillary fisherman's rest, storage and recreational facilitiesJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- S73 to vary condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission 26/01343/HFUL (Demolition of existing garage and side extension. Part single, part two storey side and rear extension. Erection of detached garage to front of dwelling. Cladding to existing front elevation and alterations to fenestration. Addition of 1no. rooflight to rear elevation) to change the materials from a brick finish to an off white render.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Cambridge (CB24) common questions
Is Cambridge up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Cambridge (CB24) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 28% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Cambridge safe?
Cambridge has a safety score of 26/100 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 (CB24) is £594k 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 (CB24) is £1,389 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cambridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Orpington (BR6), Cambridge (CB4), Forest Gate (E7), Stratford (E15), Cambridge (CB3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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