CB2 0SJ 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 0SJ is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 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 0SJ are sourced from Output Area E00187636 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB2 0SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB2 0SJ.
258
27
£ 68,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 0SJ 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
With 45% social renting, CB2 0SJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 27-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 0SJ. The average age is 26.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB2 0SJ is moderate at 64 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
Morley Memorial Primary School
Queen Edith Primary School
Trumpington Park Primary School
Fawcett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- M & H General Stores1.0 km
- Spencer's Supermarket1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Coffee House1.0 km
- Aramark Ltd0.5 km
- The Wellspring Resturant0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Khang's Fish Shop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.0 km
- Shelford3.0 km
- Whittlesford Parkway8.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB20SJ · Data under Open Government Licence