CB5 8AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Round Church Street, 0.5km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB5 8AD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AD are sourced from Output Area E00090712 (shared with 94 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUND CHURCH STREET, CB5 8AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUND CHURCH STREET, CB5 8AD.
1,195
24
£ 56,300 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 77% private renter occupancy, CB5 8AD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8AD. The average age is 23.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8AD is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Street CofE Primary School
Parkside Community College
Chesterton Community College
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Castle School, Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Molton Brown0.3 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.4 km
- Cambridge Local0.6 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Free Press PH0.9 km
- Lola Lo0.5 km
- Stolen0.3 km
- Ta Bouche0.3 km
- The Bath House0.5 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
135 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.5 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.2 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
- Bread & Meat0.5 km
- Cafe Abantu0.4 km
- + 130 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Harry's Chocs1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- DULCIS0.3 km
- Krispy Kreme0.6 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.9 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.2 km
- Golden Dragon0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Benson House0.9 km
- Regent Hotel1.0 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.0 km
- Shelford6.7 km
- Waterbeach8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58AD · Data under Open Government Licence