CB5 8DL is a well-regarded residential area on Midsummer Common, 0.3km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.
For serious buyers, CB5 8DL 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £850k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00090700 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDSUMMER COMMON, CB5 8DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDSUMMER COMMON, CB5 8DL.
291
43
£ 56,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CB5 8DL's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £850k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £850k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8DL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 703,750
2 sales · Mean £ 703,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8DL is moderate at 64 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
Brunswick Nursery School
Parkside Community College
St Matthew's Primary School
Park Street CofE Primary School
Milton Road Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Chesterton Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Molton Brown1.0 km
- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Cambridge Local0.8 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Free Press PH0.5 km
- Lola Lo1.0 km
- Stolen0.8 km
- Ta Bouche0.9 km
- The Dobblers Inn0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- The Box Cafe0.6 km
- B. Tap Baron0.9 km
- 2648 Cambridge1.0 km
- Bills Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Abantu0.8 km
- + 148 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- DULCIS1.0 km
- Lokum0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.9 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.3 km
- T4 - Cambridge0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Fellows House1.0 km
- Acorn Guest House0.7 km
- Regent Hotel1.0 km
- Lynwood House0.7 km
- Sayle House0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.7 km
- Shelford6.7 km
- Waterbeach7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58DL · Data under Open Government Licence