CB5 8AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Park Parade, 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00187807 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK PARADE, CB5 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK PARADE, CB5 8AL.
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 8AL spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8AL. 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
£ 1,350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8AL is moderate at 60 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
Chesterton Community College
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Parkside Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
St Matthew's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Molton Brown0.5 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.6 km
- Cambridge Local0.7 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Free Press PH1.0 km
- Lola Lo0.7 km
- Stolen0.4 km
- Ta Bouche0.5 km
- The Bath House0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.7 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.4 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- Bread & Meat0.7 km
- Cafe Abantu0.5 km
- + 122 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- DULCIS0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.9 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 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
- Shelford6.9 km
- Waterbeach7.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58AL · Data under Open Government Licence