Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8EP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 8EP 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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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB5 8EP spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CB5 8EP is a well-regarded residential area on Newmarket Road, 0.5km from Butt Green in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Market ward and the Cambridge constituency.

This is 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. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8EP 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 8EP. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around CB5 8EP is moderate at 66 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 offences148
Shoplifting103
Anti-social behaviour76
Criminal damage and arson46
Other theft42

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 pupils0.6 km
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Park Street CofE Primary School

Good121 pupils1.0 km
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Olive AP Academy - Cambridge

Good1 pupils1.3 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km
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St Pauls CofE VA Primary School

Good142 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Cambridge Local0.9 km
  • Full Circle0.4 km
  • Getir1.0 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Free Press PH0.5 km
  • Stolen0.9 km
  • The Dobblers Inn0.5 km
  • The Duke Of Cambridge0.4 km
  • WT's Sports Bar Ltd0.3 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

122 nearby
  • The Box Cafe0.4 km
  • B. Tap Baron1.0 km
  • Cafe Abantu0.9 km
  • Cafe Milano0.9 km
  • Cafe Oriental0.3 km
  • + 117 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Harry's Chocs0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi Store0.9 km
  • Co-Operative0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Lokum0.3 km
  • Krispy Kreme1.0 km
  • Patisserie Valerie0.3 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Acorn Guest House0.9 km
  • Regent Hotel1.0 km
  • Lynwood House0.9 km
  • Crossways (It Takes A City - Cambridge)0.9 km
  • Carlton Lodge0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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