CB5 8ED is a mixed residential area on Marleigh Lane, 1.0km from Fen Ditton in Fen Ditton. Administratively it sits within Fen Ditton & Fulbourn ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB5, CB5 8ED offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £513k, down 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8ED are sourced from Output Area E00092280 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLEIGH LANE, CB5 8ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLEIGH LANE, CB5 8ED.
315
41
£ 58,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8ED 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB5 8ED combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£513k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £513k. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8ED. The average age is 41.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 549,950
5 sales · Mean £ 514,980
Flat
£ 434,950
7 sales · Mean £ 431,278
Semi-Detached
£ 549,950
3 sales · Mean £ 549,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8ED is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marleigh Primary Academy
Fen Ditton Primary School
Teversham CofE VA Primary School
The Fields Nursery School
The Galfrid School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- MJP @ The Shepherds0.8 km
- Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- BP Teversham SF Connect0.3 km
- COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Barracuda Fish Bar0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Amber Lodge0.9 km
- Leverton House B&B0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station3.6 km
- Waterbeach5.5 km
- Shelford7.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58ED · Data under Open Government Licence