CambridgeCB25
East Cambridgeshire · East of England
CB25, Cambridge's eastern postcode district, has demonstrated rental dynamics that outpace capital appreciation. Over five years, rental growth averaged 5.9% annually compared to property price growth of 1.4%, suggesting investor appeal focused on yield rather than equity gains. The district ranks in the 82nd percentile nationally for market trajectory strength, scoring 56.3 out of 100. Population expansion of 1.6% over the same period indicates steady demographic demand. As a pre-cursor gentrification stage area, CB25 exhibits characteristics typical of districts before significant urban renewal, with infrastructure and amenities potentially benefiting from future development patterns.
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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 2.4 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
59 planning applications submitted in CB25 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 1 change of use, 4 demolition.
- Outline for the erection of 2no self-build dwellings with all matters reserved except for scale.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- To discharge Condition 3 (materials) of decision dated 14 August 2025 for 25/00560/FUL Conversion and part rebuild of cart lodge to create a single dwelling and associated worksJun 2026 · pending
- Conversion and extension of existing building from 'unspecified storage' to residential use to create a single self/custom build dwelling following the partial demolition of existing outbuildings.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Cambridge (CB25) common questions
Is Cambridge up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Cambridge (CB25) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 59/100 (Strong), in the top 11% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Cambridge safe?
Cambridge has a safety score of 43/100 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 (CB25) is £318k 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 (CB25) is £1,389 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cambridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Cambridge (CB5), Cambridge (CB4), Cambridge (CB1), Cambridge (CB24), Newmarket (CB8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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