CB5 8DN is a well-regarded residential area on Parsonage Street, 0.3km 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 8DN 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £721k, down 15.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00090700 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARSONAGE STREET, CB5 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARSONAGE STREET, CB5 8DN.
291
43
£ 56,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CB5 8DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £721k, 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 £721k. Property prices are trending down 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8DN. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 703,000
7 sales · Mean £ 752,257
Detached
£ 553,500
1 sales · Mean £ 553,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8DN is moderate at 67 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
Brunswick Nursery School
Parkside Community College
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
76 nearby- Molton Brown0.9 km
- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Cambridge Local0.8 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Free Press PH0.5 km
- Lola Lo0.9 km
- Stolen0.7 km
- Ta Bouche0.9 km
- The Dobblers Inn0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
170 nearby- The Box Cafe0.5 km
- B. Tap Baron0.8 km
- 2648 Cambridge1.0 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Abantu0.8 km
- + 165 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- DULCIS0.9 km
- Lokum0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.8 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.2 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Fellows House1.0 km
- Acorn Guest House0.8 km
- Regent Hotel0.9 km
- Lynwood House0.7 km
- Sayle House1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.6 km
- Shelford6.6 km
- Waterbeach7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58DN · Data under Open Government Licence