Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

FOSTER WAY, CB23 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSTER WAY, CB23 5BP.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB23 5BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CB23 5BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £405k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

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

CB23 5BP is a sought-after residential area on Foster Way, 0.6km from Lower Cambourne in Cambourne. Administratively it sits within Cambourne ward and the South Cambridgeshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB23, CB23 5BP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, up 6.8% year-on-year. 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 CB23 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00170802 (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 CB23 5BP. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.4%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 377,000

6 sales · Mean £ 377,416

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

CB23 5BP has low crime rates — 19 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order6
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Monkfield Park Primary School

Good407 pupils0.4 km
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Jeavons Wood Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Cambourne Village College

Outstanding1212 pupils1.3 km
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The Vine Inter-Church Primary School

Good402 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cambourne Community Food Project0.7 km
  • Soul Kiss0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chutney Joe0.5 km
  • The Monkfield Arms0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • 19 - The Coffee House0.8 km
  • Greens Coffee & Company Ltd.0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Wokswagon0.5 km
  • Fish'n'Chick'n0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Neots Station12.1 km
  • Shepreth13.1 km
  • Foxton13.7 km