Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

MALTINGS CLOSE, CB5 8EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTINGS CLOSE, CB5 8EB.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB5 8EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CB5 8EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CB5 8EB is a safe, established residential area on Maltings Close, 0.2km from Ditton Fields in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8EB are sourced from Output Area E00090520 (shared with 20 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 8EB. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.9%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 332,500

8 sales · Mean £ 334,000

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

CB5 8EB has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime11
Drugs10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Chesterton Primary School

Good166 pupils0.9 km
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The Fields Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils0.9 km
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The Galfrid School

Inadequate314 pupils0.9 km
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Shirley Community Primary School

Good372 pupils1.1 km
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Brunswick Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils1.5 km
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St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School

Good252 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Getir1.0 km
  • A.J. Bargain Centre0.8 km
  • The Prospects Trust0.5 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Chesterton Mens Club0.8 km
  • Green Dragon Public House0.7 km
  • Partyman World of Play0.3 km
  • Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club0.5 km
  • The Wrestlers0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Chesterton Corner0.9 km
  • Innovia Technology-Office1.0 km
  • Baxter Storey0.3 km
  • Cambridge Sea Cadets0.8 km
  • Costa at Tesco0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • banana leaf sweet and savoury0.8 km
  • Barracuda Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Royal Hyderabad0.8 km
  • The Mermaid0.7 km
  • Arepas plaza Ltd1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Store0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Amber Lodge0.9 km
  • Autumn House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.6 km
  • Waterbeach6.0 km
  • Shelford7.4 km