Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

BRUNSWICK WALK, CB5 8DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK WALK, CB5 8DH.

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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 8DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB5 8DH combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£796k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £796k. Property prices are trending up 41.2% year-on-year.

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

CB5 8DH is a well-regarded residential area on Brunswick Walk, 0.1km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.

For serious buyers, CB5 8DH is 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 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £796k, up 41.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DH 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 8DH. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 695,000

3 sales · Mean £ 735,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000

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

Crime around CB5 8DH is moderate at 77 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 offences111
Shoplifting105
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils0.5 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.6 km
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Brunswick Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Good669 pupils0.7 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.1 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.8 km
  • Admiral Casino0.4 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Cambridge Local0.6 km
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Free Press PH0.4 km
  • Lola Lo0.8 km
  • Stolen0.6 km
  • Ta Bouche0.7 km
  • The Bath House0.9 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

185 nearby
  • The Box Cafe0.6 km
  • B. Tap Baron0.7 km
  • 2648 Cambridge0.8 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Bread & Meat0.9 km
  • + 180 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Harry's Chocs0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Co-Operative0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • DULCIS0.8 km
  • Lokum0.5 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.7 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.2 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • The Fellows House0.9 km
  • Acorn Guest House0.8 km
  • Regent Hotel0.9 km
  • Lynwood House0.8 km
  • Sayle House1.0 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station1.7 km
  • Shelford6.6 km
  • Waterbeach7.6 km