Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB2 0PY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

570

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB2 0PY 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CB2 0PY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 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 moderate.

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

CB2 0PY is a well-regarded residential area located 0.8km from Red Cross Lane in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Queen Edith's ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB2 0PY has the character of a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 75 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 0PY are sourced from Output Area E00187770 (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 0PY. 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

White / British58.3%
Asian / British Asian30.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CB2 0PY is moderate at 75 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 offences98
Other theft26
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Good415 pupils0.0 km
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Homerton Early Years Centre

Outstanding110 pupils0.8 km
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Queen Edith Primary School

Good431 pupils1.2 km
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Trumpington Community College

Requires Improvement410 pupils1.3 km
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Trumpington Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.4 km
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Morley Memorial Primary School

Good392 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.7 km
  • The Wellspring Resturant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.4 km
  • Shelford2.7 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway7.9 km