CB2 8DZ is a safe, established residential area on Aberdeen Avenue, 0.7km from Newtown in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Petersfield ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB2 8DZ is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for CB2 8DZ are sourced from Output Area E00167379 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABERDEEN AVENUE, CB2 8DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABERDEEN AVENUE, CB2 8DZ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB2 8DZ 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
With 40% social renting, CB2 8DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB2 8DZ. The average age is 32.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,450,000
Terraced
£ 1,375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CB2 8DZ has low crime rates — 27 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
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Morley Memorial Primary School
Newnham Croft Primary School
Ridgefield Primary School
Trumpington Community College
Fawcett Primary School
Homerton Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Essentialz0.5 km
- Luxa Sparkles0.9 km
- Nisbets PLC0.6 km
- M&S Simply Food0.9 km
- W H Smith Travel Limited0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
- Centennial Hotel0.7 km
- Fenners Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis Cambridge0.9 km
- THE BRIDGE GUEST HOUSE0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Junction0.7 km
- The Rathmore Club0.8 km
- Earl Of Derby0.5 km
- The Alma0.8 km
- The Emperor Public House0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Pizza 18890.5 km
- AL POMODORO0.5 km
- Cambridge Tenpin0.5 km
- Cambridge University Press0.2 km
- Five Guys0.5 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Retour Supermarket0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Chicken Rush0.5 km
- Double Seven Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Marmaris Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Sarina’s Desserts0.9 km
- Cambridge Blue Sandwiches0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station0.9 km
- Shelford4.4 km
- Foxton9.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CB28DZ · Data under Open Government Licence