CB5 8EB is a safe, established residential area on Maltings Close, 0.2km from Ditton Fields in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8EB are sourced from Output Area E00090520 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTINGS CLOSE, CB5 8EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTINGS CLOSE, CB5 8EB.
467
37
£ 50,400 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8EB 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
CB5 8EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8EB. The average age is 36.9. 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
Flat
£ 332,500
8 sales · Mean £ 334,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB5 8EB has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chesterton Primary School
The Fields Nursery School
The Galfrid School
Shirley Community Primary School
Brunswick Nursery School
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Getir1.0 km
- A.J. Bargain Centre0.8 km
- The Prospects Trust0.5 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Chesterton Mens Club0.8 km
- Green Dragon Public House0.7 km
- Partyman World of Play0.3 km
- Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club0.5 km
- The Wrestlers0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Chesterton Corner0.9 km
- Innovia Technology-Office1.0 km
- Baxter Storey0.3 km
- Cambridge Sea Cadets0.8 km
- Costa at Tesco0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- banana leaf sweet and savoury0.8 km
- Barracuda Fish Bar0.9 km
- Royal Hyderabad0.8 km
- The Mermaid0.7 km
- Arepas plaza Ltd1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Store0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Amber Lodge0.9 km
- Autumn House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.6 km
- Waterbeach6.0 km
- Shelford7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58EB · Data under Open Government Licence