Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB2 0RE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

619

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB2 0RE 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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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. CB2 0RE combines 70% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

CB2 0RE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km 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.

The people who live in CB2 0RE are typical of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 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 0RE are sourced from Output Area E00167374 (shared with 23 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 0RE. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.5%
Asian / British Asian21.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 0RE is moderate at 67 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 offences91
Other theft26
Anti-social behaviour15
Drugs13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Good415 pupils0.6 km
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Homerton Early Years Centre

Outstanding110 pupils0.8 km
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Trumpington Community College

Requires Improvement410 pupils0.8 km
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Trumpington Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.1 km
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Fawcett Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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Morley Memorial Primary School

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Queen Edith Primary School

Good431 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.2 km
  • The Wellspring Resturant0.7 km
  • Dao Cafe0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.0 km
  • Shelford3.1 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway8.4 km