Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

MIDSUMMER COMMON, CB5 8DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDSUMMER COMMON, CB5 8DL.

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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 8DL 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB5 8DL's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £850k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £850k.

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

CB5 8DL is a well-regarded residential area on Midsummer Common, 0.3km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.

For serious buyers, CB5 8DL is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £850k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DL 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 8DL. 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

£ 703,750

2 sales · Mean £ 703,750

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

Crime around CB5 8DL is moderate at 64 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 offences106
Shoplifting103
Anti-social behaviour60
Criminal damage and arson39
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Brunswick Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Good669 pupils0.6 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.8 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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Castle School, Cambridge

Good199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Molton Brown1.0 km
  • Admiral Casino0.4 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Cambridge Local0.8 km
  • + 69 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Free Press PH0.5 km
  • Lola Lo1.0 km
  • Stolen0.8 km
  • Ta Bouche0.9 km
  • The Dobblers Inn0.7 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

153 nearby
  • The Box Cafe0.6 km
  • B. Tap Baron0.9 km
  • 2648 Cambridge1.0 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Cafe Abantu0.8 km
  • + 148 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Harry's Chocs0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Co-Operative0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • DULCIS1.0 km
  • Lokum0.4 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.3 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • The Fellows House1.0 km
  • Acorn Guest House0.7 km
  • Regent Hotel1.0 km
  • Lynwood House0.7 km
  • Sayle House0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station1.7 km
  • Shelford6.7 km
  • Waterbeach7.4 km