Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB2 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB2 0AW.

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Population

619

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB2 0AW 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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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. CB2 0AW combines 70% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

CB2 0AW is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Red Cross Lane in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Queen Edith's ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB2 0AW is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Cambridge. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CB2 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00167374 (shared with 23 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 CB2 0AW. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.5%
Asian / British Asian21.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around CB2 0AW is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Other theft27
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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Homerton Early Years Centre

Outstanding110 pupils0.8 km
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Trumpington Community College

Requires Improvement410 pupils0.9 km
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Trumpington Park Primary School

Good324 pupils1.1 km
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Morley Memorial Primary School

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Fawcett Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km
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Queen Edith Primary School

Good431 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Aramark Ltd0.3 km
  • The Wellspring Resturant0.6 km
  • Dao Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.0 km
  • Shelford3.0 km
  • Whittlesford Parkway8.3 km