CB2 0AN is a well-regarded residential area on Knightly Avenue, 0.9km from Red Cross Lane in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Queen Edith's ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For families considering a move, CB2 0AN represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £589k, down 3.4% year-on-year. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00187770 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIGHTLY AVENUE, CB2 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHTLY AVENUE, CB2 0AN.
570
35
£ 68,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 0AN 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.
Area Character
CB2 0AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £589k, 55% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £589k. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 0AN. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 440,000
38 sales · Mean £ 442,786
Terraced
£ 1,021,250
8 sales · Mean £ 1,008,806
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB2 0AN is above average at 134 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.
school Local Schools
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Homerton Early Years Centre
Queen Edith Primary School
Trumpington Park Primary School
Trumpington Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.8 km
- The Wellspring Resturant0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shelford2.5 km
- Cambridge Station2.6 km
- Whittlesford Parkway7.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CB20AN · Data under Open Government Licence