Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB2 0QQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0QQ 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

With 63% social renting, CB2 0QQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 55-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

CB2 0QQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km 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 0QQ has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 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 0QQ 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 0QQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around CB2 0QQ is moderate at 84 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 offences102
Other theft29
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Good415 pupils0.2 km
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Homerton Early Years Centre

Outstanding110 pupils0.9 km
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Trumpington Community College

Requires Improvement410 pupils1.1 km
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Trumpington Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.2 km
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Queen Edith Primary School

Good431 pupils1.4 km
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Morley Memorial Primary School

Good392 pupils1.5 km
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Fawcett Primary School

Good412 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.5 km
  • The Wellspring Resturant0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.3 km
  • Shelford2.7 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway8.0 km