Is CB5 8BG a safe place to live?

Crime rates in CB5 8BG are higher than average, at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in CB5 8BG?

The average property price in CB5 8BG is currently around £362k.

What is the population of CB5 8BG?

The population for the CB5 8BG area is approximately 315 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

MARLEIGH AVENUE, CB5 8BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLEIGH AVENUE, CB5 8BG.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB5 8BG 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.

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10/10

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6/10

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2/10

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10/10

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8/10

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10/10

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1/10

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7/10

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8/10

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Area Character

CB5 8BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 101.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB5 8BG is a mixed residential area on Marleigh Avenue, 1.1km from Fen Ditton in Fen Ditton. Administratively it sits within Fen Ditton & Fulbourn ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB5, CB5 8BG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, up 101.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00092280 (shared with 14 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 8BG. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%

Asian / British Asian7.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.9%

Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active

FT: 44%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 302,475

34 sales · Mean £ 334,619

Semi-Detached

£ 539,950

13 sales · Mean £ 555,773

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

Crime around CB5 8BG is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting67

Anti-social behaviour28

Public order22

Violence and sexual offences12

Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

Marleigh Primary Academy

0.0 km

Fen Ditton Primary School

Good163 pupils1.1 km

Teversham CofE VA Primary School

Good189 pupils1.2 km

The Fields Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils1.5 km

The Galfrid School

Inadequate314 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

MJP @ The Shepherds0.9 km
Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace0.6 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

One Stop0.8 km
BP Teversham SF Connect0.3 km
COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Barracuda Fish Bar0.8 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby

Amber Lodge1.0 km
Leverton House B&B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cambridge Station3.6 km
Waterbeach5.6 km
Shelford7.7 km