CB2 0QR 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.
This 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
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 0QR are sourced from Output Area E00187741 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB2 0QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB2 0QR.
129
55
£ 68,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 0QR 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 0QR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 55-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 0QR. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB2 0QR 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.
school Local Schools
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Homerton Early Years Centre
Queen Edith Primary School
Morley Memorial Primary School
Trumpington Community College
Trumpington Park Primary School
Queen Emma Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- General Convenience Store0.9 km
- M & H General Stores0.9 km
- Spencer's Supermarket0.9 km
- Kayes Chemists0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Coffee House0.9 km
- Aramark Ltd0.6 km
- The Wellspring Resturant0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Queen Edith Public House0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Khang's Fish Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.1 km
- Shelford2.9 km
- Whittlesford Parkway8.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB20QR · Data under Open Government Licence