Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

HILLS ROAD, CB2 0QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLS ROAD, CB2 0QS.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB2 0QS 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CB2 0QS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.6M, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB2 0QS is a sought-after residential area on Hills Road, 0.8km from Red Cross in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Queen Edith's ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB2 0QS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 0QS are sourced from Output Area E00090759 (shared with 26 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 0QS. 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

White / British70.9%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,267,750

2 sales · Mean £ 1,267,750

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

CB2 0QS has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft23
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Homerton Early Years Centre

Outstanding110 pupils0.3 km
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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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Queen Edith Primary School

Good431 pupils0.8 km
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Morley Memorial Primary School

Good392 pupils1.0 km
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Queen Emma Primary School

Inadequate468 pupils1.3 km
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Trumpington Community College

Requires Improvement410 pupils1.4 km
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The Netherhall School

Good1126 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • General Convenience Store0.7 km
  • M & H General Stores0.6 km
  • Spencer's Supermarket0.6 km
  • Kayes Chemists0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Coffee House0.7 km
  • Aramark Ltd0.8 km
  • The Wellspring Resturant0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Queen Edith Public House0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Khang's Fish Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station1.9 km
  • Shelford3.1 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway8.3 km