Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8DT.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CB5 8DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CB5 8DT is a well-regarded residential area on Newmarket Road, 0.4km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £289k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8DT are sourced from Output Area E00187682 (shared with 10 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 8DT. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.1%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 289,999

4 sales · Mean £ 289,999

Terraced

£ 660,000

2 sales · Mean £ 660,000

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

Crime around CB5 8DT is moderate at 71 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 offences136
Shoplifting103
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Brunswick Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Good669 pupils0.4 km
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Parkside Community College

Outstanding678 pupils0.5 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils0.9 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.2 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km
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St Pauls CofE VA Primary School

Good142 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.3 km
  • Ann Summers Ltd1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Cambridge Local0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill1.0 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Free Press PH0.4 km
  • Stolen0.8 km
  • Ta Bouche1.0 km
  • The Dobblers Inn0.5 km
  • The Duke Of Cambridge0.3 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

149 nearby
  • The Box Cafe0.4 km
  • B. Tap Baron0.9 km
  • Bills Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • Cafe Abantu0.9 km
  • Cafe Milano0.9 km
  • + 144 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Harry's Chocs0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi Store1.0 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Lokum0.3 km
  • Krispy Kreme0.9 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.2 km
  • T4 - Cambridge0.9 km
  • Renus1.0 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Acorn Guest House0.9 km
  • Regent Hotel0.9 km
  • Lynwood House0.9 km
  • Crossways (It Takes A City - Cambridge)0.9 km
  • Carlton Lodge0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station1.5 km
  • Shelford6.5 km
  • Waterbeach7.4 km