Area Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB5 postcode area.

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Population

20,786

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £416,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1830
Anti-social behaviour953
Shoplifting578
Criminal damage and arson513
Public order419

school Local Schools

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The Fields Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils
P

Fen Ditton Primary School

Good163 pupils
P

The Galfrid School

Inadequate314 pupils
P

Marleigh Primary Academy

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Six Bar and Brasserie
  • Amber Lodge
  • Autumn House
  • Leverton House B&B
  • Travelodge
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Hidden Rooms
  • Othersyde Ltd
  • Partyman World of Play
  • The Burleigh Arms
  • The Corner House
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Cambridge Museum of Technology
  • Cambridge United Supporters Club
  • Nando's
  • Baxter Storey
  • Bould Brothers Coffee
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Store
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • casa maramureseana
  • COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER
  • CSF - Redistribution Centre
  • Furniture Village
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Barracuda Fish Bar
  • Delight
  • Flames kebab
  • Fresh Kitchen
  • London football catering
  • + 4 more