Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

MARLEIGH AVENUE, CB5 8BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

315

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Avg Age

41

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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 8BX 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 8BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £509k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £509k. Property prices are trending down 51.5% year-on-year.

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

CB5 8BX 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 8BX 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: Prices average £509k, down 51.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8BX 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 8BX. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 870,000

1 sales · Mean £ 870,000

Flat

£ 423,640

24 sales · Mean £ 422,334

Semi-Detached

£ 649,950

13 sales · Mean £ 650,719

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

Crime around CB5 8BX 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

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Marleigh Primary Academy

0.1 km
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Fen Ditton Primary School

Good163 pupils1.1 km
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Teversham CofE VA Primary School

Good189 pupils1.2 km
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The Fields Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils1.4 km
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The Galfrid School

Inadequate314 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • MJP @ The Shepherds0.9 km
  • Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • BP Teversham SF Connect0.2 km
  • COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Barracuda Fish Bar0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Amber Lodge0.9 km
  • Leverton House B&B0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station3.5 km
  • Waterbeach5.6 km
  • Shelford7.6 km