CB5 8BD is a mixed residential area on Newmarket Road, 0.4km from Barnwell in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00187823 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8BD.
162
35
£ 50,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8BD 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 35, CB5 8BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8BD. The average age is 35.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 244,500
6 sales · Mean £ 249,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8BD is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brunswick Nursery School
St Matthew's Primary School
Parkside Community College
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
The Galfrid School
The Fields Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Alamin Stores1.0 km
- Student Union Shop0.8 km
- GAME Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Barev1.0 km
- Best One Express0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Alexandra Arms0.6 km
- The Petersfield0.9 km
- The Tram Depot0.7 km
- The Wrestlers0.4 km
- Kingston Arms1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- 5 Blends1.0 km
- 92@Compass0.9 km
- Fin Boys Fish Butchers1.0 km
- Gorilla & Lamb0.7 km
- Maurizio Dining & Co1.0 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor1.0 km
- The Mac Daddy0.9 km
- World City Solutions0.6 km
- Fresh Kitchen0.5 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Store0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Harry's Chocs0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- 5 Chapel Street B&B0.9 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- Crossways (It Takes A City - Cambridge)0.9 km
- Acorn Guest House0.9 km
- Haymakers0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.6 km
- Shelford6.6 km
- Waterbeach7.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58BD · Data under Open Government Licence