Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

HORNINGSEA ROAD, CB5 8SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNINGSEA ROAD, CB5 8SZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB5 8SZ 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CB5 8SZ is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £487k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB5 8SZ is a safe, established residential area on Horningsea Road, 0.2km from Ditton, Little in South Cambridgeshire. Administratively it sits within Fen Ditton & Fulbourn ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in CB5 8SZ has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8SZ are sourced from Output Area E00092281 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8SZ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 603,000

7 sales · Mean £ 620,214

Semi-Detached

£ 394,250

10 sales · Mean £ 385,050

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB5 8SZ has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs5
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Fen Ditton Primary School

Good163 pupils0.0 km
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Marleigh Primary Academy

1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • MJP @ The Shepherds0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER1.0 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.5 km
  • Kings Head0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Barracuda Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station4.1 km
  • Waterbeach4.6 km
  • Shelford8.5 km