CB5 8BP is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
Day-to-day life in CB5 8BP has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. 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.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00090712 (shared with 94 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB5 8BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB5 8BP.
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 8BP 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 8BP is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8BP. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8BP is above average at 101 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
Parkside Community College
Chesterton Community College
St Matthew's Primary School
Brunswick Nursery School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Milton Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Molton Brown0.4 km
- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Cambridge Local0.5 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Free Press PH0.7 km
- Lola Lo0.5 km
- Stolen0.2 km
- Ta Bouche0.3 km
- The Bath House0.6 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- The Box Cafe1.0 km
- B. Tap Baron0.4 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.4 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Bread & Meat0.6 km
- + 163 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- DULCIS0.4 km
- Lokum0.8 km
- Krispy Kreme0.5 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.6 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Fellows House0.9 km
- Regent Hotel0.8 km
- Lynwood House0.9 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.6 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.8 km
- Shelford6.7 km
- Waterbeach7.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58BP · Data under Open Government Licence