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.
BRUNSWICK WALK, CB5 8DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK WALK, CB5 8DH.
291
43
£ 56,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Parkside Community College
Park Street CofE Primary School
Brunswick Nursery School
St Matthew's Primary School
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Chesterton Community College
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- DULCIS0.8 km
- Lokum0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.7 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.2 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.7 km
- + 23 more
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
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Postcode Profile: CB58DH · Data under Open Government Licence