CB5 8DJ is a well-regarded residential area on North Terrace, 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 8DJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DJ are sourced from Output Area E00090700 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH TERRACE, CB5 8DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH TERRACE, CB5 8DJ.
291
43
£ 56,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8DJ 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 8DJ combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.3M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8DJ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 909,256
3 sales · Mean £ 991,418
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8DJ is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Parkside Community College
Brunswick Nursery School
St Matthew's Primary School
Park Street CofE Primary School
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Chesterton Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Molton Brown0.9 km
- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Cambridge Local0.7 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Free Press PH0.5 km
- Lola Lo0.9 km
- Stolen0.7 km
- Ta Bouche0.8 km
- The Dobblers Inn0.8 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
171 nearby- The Box Cafe0.6 km
- B. Tap Baron0.8 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.9 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe Abantu0.7 km
- + 166 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- DULCIS0.8 km
- Lokum0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.3 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.8 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Fellows House0.9 km
- Acorn Guest House0.8 km
- Regent Hotel0.9 km
- Lynwood House0.7 km
- Sayle House0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.7 km
- Shelford6.7 km
- Waterbeach7.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58DJ · Data under Open Government Licence