CB5 8AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ditton Fields in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB5 8AE is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8AE are sourced from Output Area E00090527 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB5 8AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB5 8AE.
324
32
£ 50,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in CB5 8AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8AE. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8AE is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Galfrid School
The Fields Nursery School
Marleigh Primary Academy
Fen Ditton Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Shirley Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The Prospects Trust0.7 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- CSF - Redistribution Centre0.7 km
- Slimming World Cambridge with Rania0.5 km
- Spar0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace0.8 km
- Cambridge Joint Ex-Services & Royal Mail Social Club0.7 km
- Baxter Storey0.6 km
- Jimmy's Cambridge1.0 km
- McDonalds0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Codfather0.1 km
- London football catering0.6 km
- Barracuda Fish Bar0.4 km
- Delight0.1 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Partyman World of Play0.9 km
- Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Amber Lodge0.3 km
- Autumn House0.3 km
- Leverton House B&B0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.7 km
- Waterbeach5.9 km
- Shelford7.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58AE · Data under Open Government Licence