CB5 8AT is a safe, established residential area on New Park Street, 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 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. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AT are sourced from Output Area E00090712 (shared with 94 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW PARK STREET, CB5 8AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW PARK STREET, CB5 8AT.
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 8AT 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 8AT is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8AT. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8AT is moderate at 52 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
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Molton Brown0.4 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.6 km
- Cambridge Local0.7 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Lola Lo0.7 km
- Stolen0.4 km
- Ta Bouche0.5 km
- The Bath House0.7 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.6 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.4 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- Bread & Meat0.7 km
- Cafe Abantu0.5 km
- + 120 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- DULCIS0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 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
- Waterbeach7.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58AT · Data under Open Government Licence