CB2 is a postcode district in South Cambridgeshire, East of England, covering 579 active and 1375 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CB2 (26%) is characterised by a student neighbourhood — HMOs, shared houses, high turnover, lively atmosphere, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (17%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CB2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CB2 are around £395k, down 15.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CB2 at 405 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, CB2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CB2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CB2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB2 postcode area.
39,533
38
£ 51,880 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CB2 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £395k. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Histon Early Years Centre
Caldecote Primary School
Cottenham Primary School
Fen Drayton Primary School
Foxton Primary School
Great Abington Primary School
Harston and Newton Community Primary School
Over Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Nightlife Safe Refuge
- Graduate Cambridge (Food & Beverage Services)
- Centennial Hotel
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre
- Lensfield Hotel
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Cenu Cacao
- Hardys Original Sweet Shop
- OXFAM
- Revital Ltd
- TK Maxx
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Grain and Hop Store
- Admiral Casino
- Baron Of Beef
- De Luca Cucina & Bar
- Duchess of Cambridge
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
182 nearby- Agora at The Copper Kettle
- All Bar One
- Astrazeneca Discovery Centre and Travel Hub (Sodexo)
- Benets
- Caffe Nero
- + 177 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-Operative
- Tesco
- Co-Operative
- Co-operative Food
- Marks & Spencer
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Boost Juice Bars
- Cafe 24
- Cambridge Blue Sandwiches
- Chinese Canteen
- Chicken Rush
- + 19 more
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