Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

BEAUFORT PLACE, CB5 8AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAUFORT PLACE, CB5 8AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

823

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

6%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB5 8AG 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CB5 8AG is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 61% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.

home £725,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB5 8AG is a safe, established residential area on Beaufort Place, 0.4km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CB5 8AG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k, up 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00187768 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8AG. The average age is 24.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

6%Active
FT: 5%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 670,000

13 sales · Mean £ 660,802

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB5 8AG has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour49
Bicycle theft40
Other theft38
Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.2 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.7 km
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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils1.0 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.1 km
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Mayfield Primary School

Good392 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.5 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.7 km
  • Cambridge Local0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Lola Lo0.8 km
  • Stolen0.5 km
  • Ta Bouche0.6 km
  • The Bath House0.8 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.6 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

125 nearby
  • B. Tap Baron0.7 km
  • 2648 Cambridge0.5 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
  • Bread & Meat0.8 km
  • Cafe Abantu0.6 km
  • + 120 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Oseyo0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • DULCIS0.6 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.8 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • The Fellows House0.8 km
  • Benson House0.7 km
  • Lynwood House0.9 km
  • Arundel House Hotel0.2 km
  • Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.3 km
  • Shelford7.0 km
  • Waterbeach7.9 km