Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of South Cambridgeshire: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 4 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CB23 7RE.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 4 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles
NestReach: ≈ 4 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 4.9 ha total
- largest park 3.5 ha (0.14 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.11 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
1shops & libraries
- 1 supermarket within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group
Nearest: Co-op MRMF Comberton - West Street — 1.9 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CB23 7RE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in CB23.
Average sold price by property type across the CB23 district, 2021–2026.
About CB23 7RE
CB23 7RE scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CB23 7RE is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,990 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of CB23 7RE. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
