CB5 8BA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Jesus Lane, 0.5km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00090712 (shared with 94 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JESUS LANE, CB5 8BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JESUS LANE, CB5 8BA.
1,195
24
£ 56,300 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8BA 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
At 77% private renter occupancy, CB5 8BA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8BA. The average age is 23.5. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8BA is above average at 97 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
Park Street CofE Primary School
Parkside Community College
Chesterton Community College
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Molton Brown0.2 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.4 km
- Cambridge Local0.5 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.1 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Free Press PH0.8 km
- Lola Lo0.4 km
- Stolen0.2 km
- Ta Bouche0.2 km
- The Bath House0.5 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.4 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.2 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
- Bread & Meat0.5 km
- Cafe Abantu0.3 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- DULCIS0.2 km
- Lokum1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme0.5 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.8 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.2 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Regent Hotel0.9 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.9 km
- Shelford6.7 km
- Waterbeach8.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58BA · Data under Open Government Licence