CB2 0QN 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 0QN 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 83 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 0QN are sourced from Output Area E00187770 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB2 0QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB2 0QN.
570
35
£ 68,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 0QN 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 0QN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 0QN. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB2 0QN is moderate at 83 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 Community College
Morley Memorial Primary School
Trumpington Park Primary School
Queen Emma Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- General Convenience Store1.0 km
- M & H General Stores0.9 km
- Spencer's Supermarket0.9 km
- Kayes Chemists1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Coffee House1.0 km
- Aramark Ltd0.7 km
- The Wellspring Resturant0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Queen Edith Public House1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Khang's Fish Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.3 km
- Shelford2.8 km
- Whittlesford Parkway8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB20QN · Data under Open Government Licence