Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

STANLEY COURT, CB5 8LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY COURT, CB5 8LW.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting54
Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour37
Public order24
Vehicle crime24

school Local Schools

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Chesterton Primary School

Good166 pupils0.9 km
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Brunswick Nursery School

Outstanding71 pupils1.0 km
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The Fields Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils1.1 km
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The Galfrid School

Inadequate314 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Good669 pupils1.2 km
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Shirley Community Primary School

Good372 pupils1.3 km
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St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School

Good252 pupils1.4 km
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Milton Road Primary School

Good412 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Store0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
hotel

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