CB5 8LE House Prices & Local Information

CB5 8LE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km from Barnwell in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB5 8LE 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £639k, up 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8LE are sourced from Output Area E00187656 (shared with 1228 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.