Best areas for families in Cambridge
Cambridge districts ranked for family life in 2026 — nursery quality, family score, green space, safety and property prices, all in one view. No other comparison combines them.
#1CB3 · Cambridgeshire
19 nurseries · 4 Outstanding · avg home £766,680
64
family score
#2CB2 · Cambridgeshire
25 nurseries · 2 Outstanding · avg home £616,432
53
family score
#3CB1 · Cambridgeshire
24 nurseries · 2 Outstanding · avg home £560,039
45
family score
#4CB4 · Cambridgeshire
25 nurseries · avg home £448,888
33
family score
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What is the best area for families in Cambridge?
Based on nursery quality, family score, green space, safety and property prices, CB3 (Cambridgeshire) ranks highest among Cambridge districts we cover, with a family score of 64/100.
How are Cambridge areas ranked for families?
Each district's family score combines nursery availability and Ofsted grades, local crime, green space, deprivation and property affordability into a single 0–100 figure, so you can compare parts of Cambridge at a glance.