Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8JH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

525

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in CB5 8JH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CB5 8JH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Newmarket Road, 0.6km from Ditton Fields in Cambridge (Cambridge). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.

The people who live in CB5 8JH are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8JH are sourced from Output Area E00187656 (shared with 1228 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 8JH. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CB5 8JH is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting110
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour31
Vehicle crime24
Public order23

school Local Schools

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The Galfrid School

Inadequate314 pupils0.9 km
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The Fields Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils0.9 km
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Brunswick Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils0.9 km
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Chesterton Primary School

Good166 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Good669 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School

Good252 pupils1.1 km
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Shirley Community Primary School

Good372 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Chesterton Mens Club0.8 km
  • Green Dragon Public House0.8 km
  • The Wrestlers0.2 km
  • The Geldart1.0 km
  • Malloy's Craft Steakhouse0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Chesterton Corner0.8 km
  • Gymfinity Kids0.9 km
  • Innovia Technology-Office0.6 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co0.4 km
  • Cambridge Fitness & Wellbeing Centre0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Small Fry Takeaway0.9 km
  • The Codfather1.0 km
  • Fresh Kitchen0.3 km
  • London football catering0.4 km
  • Stuff My Pitta0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Majestic Wine0.4 km
  • Barev0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Cambridge Snooker Centre0.4 km
  • Cheryls News0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Store0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • 5 Chapel Street B&B0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Haymakers0.9 km
  • Autumn House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.0 km
  • Waterbeach6.6 km
  • Shelford6.9 km