CB2 0SP 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 young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 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 0SP are sourced from Output Area E00187770 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB2 0SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB2 0SP.
570
35
£ 68,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 0SP 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
CB2 0SP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 55% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 0SP. The average age is 35.1. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB2 0SP is moderate at 71 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 Supermarket0.8 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: CB20SP · Data under Open Government Licence