CB5 8AJ is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Terrace, 0.4km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £551k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00187807 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND TERRACE, CB5 8AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND TERRACE, CB5 8AJ.
215
32
£ 56,300 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB5 8AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £551k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8AJ. The average age is 32.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 551,000
2 sales · Mean £ 551,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB5 8AJ has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Park Street CofE Primary School
Chesterton Community College
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Parkside Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Mayfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Molton Brown0.5 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.7 km
- Cambridge Local0.8 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Lola Lo0.7 km
- Stolen0.5 km
- Ta Bouche0.5 km
- The Bath House0.7 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.6 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.7 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.5 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- Bread & Meat0.7 km
- Cafe Abantu0.6 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Oseyo0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- DULCIS0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- Patisserie Valerie1.0 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Fellows House0.8 km
- Benson House0.8 km
- Lynwood House0.9 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.3 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.2 km
- Shelford7.0 km
- Waterbeach7.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58AJ · Data under Open Government Licence