CB5 8DW is a well-regarded residential area on Auckland Road, 0.4km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £560k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DW are sourced from Output Area E00187682 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AUCKLAND ROAD, CB5 8DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUCKLAND ROAD, CB5 8DW.
327
31
£ 56,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CB5 8DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8DW. The average age is 30.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 560,000
5 sales · Mean £ 569,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8DW is moderate at 66 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
St Matthew's Primary School
Parkside Community College
Park Street CofE Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Admiral Casino0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Cambridge Local0.9 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill1.0 km
- Full Circle0.4 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Free Press PH0.5 km
- Stolen0.8 km
- Ta Bouche1.0 km
- The Dobblers Inn0.6 km
- The Duke Of Cambridge0.4 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- The Box Cafe0.5 km
- B. Tap Baron0.9 km
- Cafe Abantu0.9 km
- Cafe Milano0.9 km
- Cafe Oriental0.3 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Aldi Store1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Lokum0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.3 km
- T4 - Cambridge1.0 km
- Barbarella1.0 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Acorn Guest House0.8 km
- Regent Hotel1.0 km
- Lynwood House0.8 km
- Sayle House1.0 km
- Crossways (It Takes A City - Cambridge)0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.6 km
- Shelford6.6 km
- Waterbeach7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58DW · Data under Open Government Licence