CB2 0SB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.6km from Red Cross Lane in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Queen Edith's ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB2 0SB is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 77 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 0SB are sourced from Output Area E00167374 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB2 0SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB2 0SB.
619
31
£ 68,900 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 0SB 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
High employment, young population. CB2 0SB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 0SB. 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
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 0SB is moderate at 77 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
Trumpington Community College
Queen Edith Primary School
Trumpington Park Primary School
Morley Memorial Primary School
Fawcett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.4 km
- The Wellspring Resturant0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.1 km
- Shelford2.9 km
- Whittlesford Parkway8.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB20SB · Data under Open Government Licence