Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

BRUNSWICK GARDENS, CB5 8DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK GARDENS, CB5 8DQ.

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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 8DQ 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

CB5 8DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £850k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £850k.

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

CB5 8DQ is a well-regarded residential area on Brunswick Gardens, 0.1km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CB5, CB5 8DQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £850k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DQ 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 8DQ. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 850,000

1 sales · Mean £ 850,000

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

Crime around CB5 8DQ is moderate at 76 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 offences119
Shoplifting105
Anti-social behaviour62
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

81 nearby
  • Molton Brown0.8 km
  • Admiral Casino0.4 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Cambridge Local0.7 km
  • + 76 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Free Press PH0.4 km
  • Lola Lo0.8 km
  • Stolen0.6 km
  • Ta Bouche0.7 km
  • The Bath House0.9 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

188 nearby
  • The Box Cafe0.6 km
  • B. Tap Baron0.7 km
  • 2648 Cambridge0.8 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Bread & Meat0.9 km
  • + 183 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 House0.9 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
  • Waterbeach7.6 km