CB5 8QX is a mixed residential area on Huntley Close, 0.4km from Fen Ditton in Fen Ditton. Administratively it sits within Fen Ditton & Fulbourn ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
For serious buyers, CB5 8QX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £386k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8QX are sourced from Output Area E00092280 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNTLEY CLOSE, CB5 8QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTLEY CLOSE, CB5 8QX.
315
41
£ 58,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8QX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CB5 8QX spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8QX. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 386,000
1 sales · Mean £ 386,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8QX is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fen Ditton Primary School
Marleigh Primary Academy
The Fields Nursery School
The Galfrid School
Shirley Community Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Prospects Trust0.5 km
- COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.7 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- MJP @ The Shepherds0.5 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Pipasha Restaurant1.0 km
- The Grill Brothers1.0 km
- Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club0.5 km
- The Plough Inn0.7 km
- Kings Head0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Amber Lodge0.6 km
- Autumn House0.8 km
- Leverton House B&B0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Delight0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- The Codfather0.7 km
- Barracuda Fish Bar0.3 km
- Arepas plaza Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station3.3 km
- Waterbeach5.4 km
- Shelford7.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58QX · Data under Open Government Licence