CB2 0QG is a sought-after residential area on Hills Road, 0.9km from Red Cross Lane in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Queen Edith's ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB2 0QG is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 0QG are sourced from Output Area E00090759 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLS ROAD, CB2 0QG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLS ROAD, CB2 0QG.
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£ 68,900 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 0QG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB2 0QG combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 0QG. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,241,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB2 0QG has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Homerton Early Years Centre
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Queen Edith Primary School
Morley Memorial Primary School
Queen Emma Primary School
Trumpington Community College
The Netherhall School
Trumpington Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Pabulum Ltd1.0 km
- The Coffee House0.7 km
- Aramark Ltd0.7 km
- The Wellspring Resturant0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- General Convenience Store0.8 km
- M & H General Stores0.7 km
- Spencer's Supermarket0.7 km
- Kayes Chemists0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Queen Edith Public House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Khang's Fish Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.9 km
- Shelford3.2 km
- Whittlesford Parkway8.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB20QG · Data under Open Government Licence