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.
NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWMARKET ROAD, CB5 8JH.
525
31
£ 50,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Galfrid School
The Fields Nursery School
Brunswick Nursery School
Chesterton Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Shirley Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Store0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CB58JH · Data under Open Government Licence