Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

DISCOVERY DRIVE, CB2 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DISCOVERY DRIVE, CB2 0AX.

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Population

129

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB2 0AX 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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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CB2 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CB2 0AX is a well-regarded residential area on Discovery Drive, 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 0AX is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (170 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00187741 (shared with 31 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 0AX. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near CB2 0AX are high at 170 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 offences9
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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Trumpington Park Primary School

Good324 pupils0.9 km
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Trumpington Community College

Requires Improvement410 pupils1.1 km
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Homerton Early Years Centre

Outstanding110 pupils1.3 km
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Fawcett Primary School

Good412 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.6 km
  • Lunchtime0.9 km
  • The Wellspring Resturant0.9 km
  • Dao Cafe1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shelford2.3 km
  • Cambridge Station2.7 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway7.6 km