CB5 8BJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Jesus Lane, 0.4km from Jesus Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
The people who live in CB5 8BJ are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00090712 (shared with 94 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JESUS LANE, CB5 8BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JESUS LANE, CB5 8BJ.
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 8BJ 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
77% of homes in CB5 8BJ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 8BJ. 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 8BJ is moderate at 88 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
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
St Matthew's Primary School
Brunswick Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Molton Brown0.4 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Cambridge Local0.5 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Free Press PH0.8 km
- Lola Lo0.5 km
- Stolen0.2 km
- Ta Bouche0.3 km
- The Bath House0.6 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- B. Tap Baron0.5 km
- 2648 Cambridge0.4 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Bread & Meat0.6 km
- Cafe Abantu0.4 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- DULCIS0.4 km
- Lokum0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme0.6 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.7 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.3 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Fellows House0.9 km
- Regent Hotel0.9 km
- Lynwood House0.9 km
- Arundel House Hotel0.5 km
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.9 km
- Shelford6.7 km
- Waterbeach7.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58BJ · Data under Open Government Licence