Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB5 8AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB5 8AR.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB5 8AR spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB5 8AR is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00187807 (shared with 5 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 8AR. 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

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

Crime around CB5 8AR is moderate at 71 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.

Violence and sexual offences211
Shoplifting115
Anti-social behaviour95
Bicycle theft60
Theft from the person54

school Local Schools

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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.0 km
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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils0.8 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Inadequate117 pupils0.9 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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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Good669 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.4 km
  • Admiral Casino1.0 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.6 km
  • Cambridge Local0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.3 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Free Press PH0.9 km
  • Lola Lo0.6 km
  • Stolen0.3 km
  • Ta Bouche0.4 km
  • The Bath House0.6 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • B. Tap Baron0.6 km
  • 2648 Cambridge0.4 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • Bread & Meat0.6 km
  • Cafe Abantu0.4 km
  • + 131 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Harry's Chocs0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Co-Operative0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • DULCIS0.4 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.7 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.8 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.3 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The Fellows House0.8 km
  • Benson House0.9 km
  • Lynwood House0.9 km
  • Arundel House Hotel0.4 km
  • Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.1 km
  • Shelford6.8 km
  • Waterbeach7.9 km