CB5 8AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grace Court, 0.1km from Ditton Fields in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB5 8AU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00090528 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRACE COURT, CB5 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRACE COURT, CB5 8AU.
315
39
£ 50,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CB5 8AU's 54% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8AU. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8AU is moderate at 50 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
The Fields Nursery School
The Galfrid School
Chesterton Primary School
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Shirley Community Primary School
Brunswick Nursery School
Marleigh Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- The Prospects Trust0.6 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Cambridge Snooker Centre0.9 km
- CSF - Redistribution Centre0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Green Dragon Public House1.0 km
- The Wrestlers0.8 km
- Malloy's Craft Steakhouse1.0 km
- Partyman World of Play0.5 km
- Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Store0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The Codfather0.4 km
- Fresh Kitchen0.8 km
- London football catering0.2 km
- Stuff My Pitta1.0 km
- Barracuda Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Co0.9 km
- Cambridge Fitness & Wellbeing Centre1.0 km
- Cambridge Joint Ex-Services & Royal Mail Social Club1.0 km
- Baxter Storey0.2 km
- Cambridge Sea Cadets0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Amber Lodge0.6 km
- Autumn House0.1 km
- Leverton House B&B1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.5 km
- Waterbeach6.1 km
- Shelford7.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58AU · Data under Open Government Licence