CB5 8AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Portugal Place, 0.5km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB5 8AF 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £857k, down 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00090712 (shared with 94 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTUGAL PLACE, CB5 8AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTUGAL PLACE, CB5 8AF.
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 8AF 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 8AF 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). Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8AF. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 857,500
6 sales · Mean £ 883,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8AF is moderate at 67 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
Castle School, Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Molton Brown0.3 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.5 km
- Cambridge Local0.6 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Free Press PH1.0 km
- Lola Lo0.6 km
- Stolen0.3 km
- Ta Bouche0.4 km
- The Bath House0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.6 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.3 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Bread & Meat0.6 km
- Cafe Abantu0.4 km
- + 127 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- DULCIS0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.6 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.9 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.3 km
- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Fellows House0.9 km
- Benson House0.9 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.4 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.7 km
- Cambridge Bed and Breakfast Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.1 km
- Shelford6.8 km
- Waterbeach8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58AF · Data under Open Government Licence