Area Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

CB8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB8 postcode area.

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Population

33,553

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,620 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

CB8 is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £298k. Property prices are trending down 22.0% year-on-year.

home £298,675 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB8 is a postcode district in South Cambridgeshire, East of England, covering 1038 active and 510 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CB8 (20%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CB8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CB8 are around £298k, down 22.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CB8 at 220 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 43 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 CB8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3111
Criminal damage and arson639
Shoplifting588
Other theft559
Anti-social behaviour537

school Local Schools

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Kettlefields Primary School

Good120 pupils
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Burrough Green CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement93 pupils
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Cheveley CofE Primary School

Good137 pupils
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Exning Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils
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Paddocks Primary School

Good188 pupils
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Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Outstanding197 pupils
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Kennett Primary School

Good106 pupils
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St Louis Catholic Academy

Good332 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • ABIHA SUPERMARKET LTD
  • Al Hidayah Asian Grocery Limited
  • Tattersalls Ltd
  • Spar
  • Ashley Stores
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • 1 The Courtyard
  • Bloodstock Barn
  • Norfolk House B&B
  • Swynford Manor
  • The Old Farmhouse
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Cheveley Royal British Legion Club
  • George & Dragon
  • Marquis Of Granby
  • The Bell Inn
  • The Boot
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Atalian Servest At D S Smith
  • Barleycorn Canteen At Turners
  • Crown Outside Catering Ltd
  • Elior UK PLC At British Racing School
  • EMR Ltd (Staff Canteen)
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-Op
  • Iceland
  • Tesco
  • Waitrose Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Burger King
  • Calzone House
  • Coffee World UK Ltd
  • Delish Pizza
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 21 more