CB5 is a postcode district in Cambridge, East of England, covering 267 active and 601 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CB5 (21%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (19%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CB5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CB5 are around £416k, down 8.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CB5 at 280 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CB5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CB5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB5 postcode area.
20,786
38
£ 50,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 38, CB5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £416k. Property prices are trending down 8.1% 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
The Fields Nursery School
Park Street CofE Primary School
Fen Ditton Primary School
The Galfrid School
Marleigh Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Six Bar and Brasserie
- Amber Lodge
- Autumn House
- Leverton House B&B
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Hidden Rooms
- Othersyde Ltd
- Partyman World of Play
- The Burleigh Arms
- The Corner House
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Cambridge Museum of Technology
- Cambridge United Supporters Club
- Nando's
- Baxter Storey
- Bould Brothers Coffee
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Store
- Lidl
- Tesco
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd
- casa maramureseana
- COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER
- CSF - Redistribution Centre
- Furniture Village
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Barracuda Fish Bar
- Delight
- Flames kebab
- Fresh Kitchen
- London football catering
- + 4 more
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Area Profile: CB5 · Data under Open Government Licence