CB5 8LW is a mixed residential area on Stanley Court, 0.7km from Ditton Fields in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8LW are sourced from Output Area E00090526 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANLEY COURT, CB5 8LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY COURT, CB5 8LW.
186
37
£ 50,400 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8LW 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.
Area Character
CB5 8LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8LW. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 260,000
5 sales · Mean £ 248,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8LW is above average at 96 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
Chesterton Primary School
Brunswick Nursery School
The Fields Nursery School
The Galfrid School
St Matthew's Primary School
Shirley Community Primary School
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Milton Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- A.J. Bargain Centre0.8 km
- The Prospects Trust1.0 km
- Majestic Wine0.5 km
- Barev0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Chesterton Mens Club0.6 km
- Green Dragon Public House0.5 km
- The Wrestlers0.3 km
- Malloy's Craft Steakhouse0.5 km
- Partyman World of Play0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Chesterton Corner0.6 km
- Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd0.9 km
- Innovia Technology-Office0.5 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co0.5 km
- Cambridge Fitness & Wellbeing Centre0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- banana leaf sweet and savoury0.8 km
- Small Fry Takeaway0.7 km
- Fresh Kitchen0.2 km
- London football catering0.4 km
- Stuff My Pitta0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Store0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- 5 Chapel Street B&B0.6 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Crossways (It Takes A City - Cambridge)0.9 km
- Acorn Guest House1.0 km
- Haymakers0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.2 km
- Waterbeach6.4 km
- Shelford7.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58LW · Data under Open Government Licence