Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

BRUNSWICK TERRACE, CB5 8DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK TERRACE, CB5 8DG.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CB5 8DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CB5 8DG's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £586k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £586k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB5 8DG is a well-regarded residential area on Brunswick Terrace, 0.2km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.

For serious buyers, CB5 8DG is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £586k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00090700 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8DG. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 568,000

7 sales · Mean £ 553,571

Detached

£ 875,000

1 sales · Mean £ 875,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CB5 8DG is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Shoplifting105
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils0.5 km
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Brunswick Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Good669 pupils0.6 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.7 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.1 km
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Chesterton Community College

Outstanding1007 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.8 km
  • Admiral Casino0.4 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Cambridge Local0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Free Press PH0.4 km
  • Lola Lo0.9 km
  • Stolen0.6 km
  • Ta Bouche0.8 km
  • The Bath House1.0 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

190 nearby
  • The Box Cafe0.6 km
  • B. Tap Baron0.7 km
  • 2648 Cambridge0.9 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Bread & Meat1.0 km
  • + 185 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Harry's Chocs0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Co-Operative0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • DULCIS0.8 km
  • Lokum0.4 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.7 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.2 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • The Fellows House1.0 km
  • Acorn Guest House0.8 km
  • Regent Hotel0.9 km
  • Lynwood House0.8 km
  • Sayle House1.0 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station1.6 km
  • Shelford6.6 km
  • Waterbeach7.5 km