Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

MAIDS CAUSEWAY, CB5 8DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDS CAUSEWAY, CB5 8DE.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB5 8DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CB5 8DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.4M, 68% 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 £1.4M. Property prices are trending up 82.3% year-on-year.

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

CB5 8DE is a well-regarded residential area on Maids Causeway, 0.2km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB5, CB5 8DE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M, up 82.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DE are sourced from Output Area E00090700 (shared with 9 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 8DE. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,850,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,850,000

Terraced

£ 1,295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,169,166

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

Crime around CB5 8DE is moderate at 72 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.

Violence and sexual offences132
Shoplifting105
Anti-social behaviour69
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils0.4 km
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Brunswick Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Good669 pupils0.6 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.7 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.2 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.8 km
  • Admiral Casino0.3 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Cambridge Local0.7 km
  • + 77 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Free Press PH0.4 km
  • Lola Lo0.8 km
  • Stolen0.6 km
  • Ta Bouche0.8 km
  • The Bath House0.9 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

199 nearby
  • The Box Cafe0.5 km
  • B. Tap Baron0.7 km
  • 2648 Cambridge0.9 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Bread & Meat1.0 km
  • + 194 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Harry's Chocs0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • DULCIS0.8 km
  • Lokum0.4 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.7 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.1 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Acorn Guest House0.9 km
  • Regent Hotel0.8 km
  • Lynwood House0.8 km
  • Crossways (It Takes A City - Cambridge)0.9 km
  • Arundel House Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station1.6 km
  • Shelford6.5 km
  • Waterbeach7.6 km