CB5 8EA is a well-regarded residential area on Evening Court, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8EA are sourced from Output Area E00187682 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EVENING COURT, CB5 8EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EVENING COURT, CB5 8EA.
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31
£ 56,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CB5 8EA — age 31, 36% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8EA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,032,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,032,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8EA is moderate at 72 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
St Matthew's Primary School
Parkside Community College
Park Street CofE Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Cambridge
Milton Road Primary School
Chesterton Community College
Castle School, Cambridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Cambridge Local1.0 km
- Full Circle0.5 km
- Getir1.0 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Free Press PH0.6 km
- Stolen0.9 km
- The Dobblers Inn0.5 km
- The Duke Of Cambridge0.5 km
- WT's Sports Bar Ltd0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- The Box Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Abantu1.0 km
- Cafe Milano1.0 km
- Cafe Oriental0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- + 98 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Harry's Chocs0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Aldi Store0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Lokum0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme1.0 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.3 km
- Barbarella0.9 km
- Renus0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Acorn Guest House0.8 km
- Haymakers1.0 km
- Lynwood House0.8 km
- Sayle House1.0 km
- Crossways (It Takes A City - Cambridge)0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station1.6 km
- Shelford6.6 km
- Waterbeach7.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58EA · Data under Open Government Licence