CB2 0BA is a well-regarded residential area on Francis Crick Avenue, 0.4km 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 0BA 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. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (186 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00187741 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANCIS CRICK AVENUE, CB2 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS CRICK AVENUE, CB2 0BA.
129
55
£ 68,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 0BA 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
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in CB2 0BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 0BA. 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
Economic Activity
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 0BA are high at 186 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
Trumpington Park Primary School
Trumpington Community College
Fawcett Primary School
Homerton Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Nisa0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.4 km
- Lunchtime0.7 km
- Dao Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.5 km
- Shelford2.5 km
- Foxton7.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CB20BA · Data under Open Government Licence