CB5 8DZ is a well-regarded residential area on Newmarket Road, 0.4km from Barnwell 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. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DZ are sourced from Output Area E00090701 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8DZ.
255
38
£ 56,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8DZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB5 8DZ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8DZ. The average age is 38.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8DZ 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
St Matthew's Primary School
Parkside Community College
Park Street CofE Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Admiral Casino0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Cambridge Local1.0 km
- Full Circle0.4 km
- Getir0.9 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Free Press PH0.5 km
- The Dobblers Inn0.4 km
- The Duke Of Cambridge0.4 km
- WT's Sports Bar Ltd0.4 km
- Six Bells0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- The Box Cafe0.4 km
- Cafe Oriental0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Cambridge Fitness & Wellbeing Centre0.8 km
- Cambridge Grillerz0.4 km
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Store0.8 km
- Co-Operative1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Lokum0.3 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.4 km
- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor0.8 km
- Mr Taco takeaway0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Acorn Guest House0.9 km
- Lynwood House0.9 km
- Crossways (It Takes A City - Cambridge)0.9 km
- Carlton Lodge0.9 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.5 km
- Shelford6.5 km
- Waterbeach7.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58DZ · Data under Open Government Licence