CB5 8BS is an active urban area located 0.2km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CB5 8BS offers 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00090702 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB5 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB5 8BS.
201
38
£ 56,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CB5 8BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8BS. The average age is 38.3. 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 rates near CB5 8BS are high at 143 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
St Matthew's Primary School
Brunswick Nursery School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Molton Brown0.5 km
- Admiral Casino0.6 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Cambridge Local0.4 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Free Press PH0.5 km
- Lola Lo0.5 km
- Stolen0.3 km
- Ta Bouche0.4 km
- The Bath House0.6 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
187 nearby- The Box Cafe0.8 km
- B. Tap Baron0.4 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.5 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- Bread & Meat0.6 km
- + 182 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- DULCIS0.5 km
- Lokum0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme0.5 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.4 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Fellows House1.0 km
- Regent Hotel0.7 km
- Lynwood House0.9 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.7 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.7 km
- Shelford6.6 km
- Waterbeach7.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58BS · Data under Open Government Licence