Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB2 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB2 0AD.

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Population

619

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB2 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 70% economic activity and an average age of 31, CB2 0AD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB2 0AD is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Red Cross Lane in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Queen Edith's ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB2 0AD is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CB2 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00167374 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 0AD. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.5%
Asian / British Asian21.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CB2 0AD is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Other theft28
Anti-social behaviour18
Drugs13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Good415 pupils0.6 km
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Homerton Early Years Centre

Outstanding110 pupils0.6 km
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Trumpington Community College

Requires Improvement410 pupils1.0 km
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Morley Memorial Primary School

Good392 pupils1.1 km
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Queen Edith Primary School

Good431 pupils1.2 km
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Trumpington Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.3 km
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Fawcett Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.4 km
  • The Wellspring Resturant0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station1.9 km
  • Shelford3.1 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway8.4 km