CB5 8QZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ditton Fields in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.
Day-to-day life in CB5 8QZ has the character 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8QZ are sourced from Output Area E00090530 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CB5 8QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB5 8QZ.
251
37
£ 50,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8QZ 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 8QZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8QZ. The average age is 37.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8QZ is moderate at 60 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
The Fields Nursery School
The Galfrid School
Fen Ditton Primary School
Marleigh Primary Academy
Chesterton Primary School
Shirley Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.4 km
- The Prospects Trust0.4 km
- Slimming World Cambridge with Rania0.7 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Lode Post Office And Shop0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Partyman World of Play0.8 km
- Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club0.4 km
- The Plough Inn1.0 km
- Kings Head0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- MJP @ The Shepherds0.8 km
- Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace0.9 km
- Cambridge Joint Ex-Services & Royal Mail Social Club1.0 km
- Baxter Storey0.7 km
- Jimmy's Cambridge1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- London football catering0.7 km
- The Codfather0.4 km
- Delight0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
- The Grill Plug1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Amber Lodge0.5 km
- Autumn House0.5 km
- Leverton House B&B0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station2.9 km
- Waterbeach5.7 km
- Shelford7.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58QZ · Data under Open Government Licence