Postcode Analysis South Cambridgeshire, East of England

DITTON LANE, CB5 8SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DITTON LANE, CB5 8SS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CB5 8SS 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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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB5 8SS combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£519k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £519k. Property prices are trending up 23.5% year-on-year.

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

CB5 8SS is a mixed residential area on Ditton Lane, 0.3km from Fen Ditton in Fen Ditton. Administratively it sits within Fen Ditton & Fulbourn ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

For serious buyers, CB5 8SS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £519k, up 23.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8SS are sourced from Output Area E00092280 (shared with 14 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 8SS. 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

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 615,000

3 sales · Mean £ 596,666

Semi-Detached

£ 512,000

3 sales · Mean £ 472,333

Terraced

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 401,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CB5 8SS is moderate at 76 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Shoplifting47
Anti-social behaviour24
Possession of weapons10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Fen Ditton Primary School

Good163 pupils0.5 km
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Marleigh Primary Academy

0.8 km
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The Fields Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils1.4 km
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The Galfrid School

Inadequate314 pupils1.4 km
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Shirley Community Primary School

Good372 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Prospects Trust0.9 km
  • COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy1.0 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • MJP @ The Shepherds0.2 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club0.9 km
  • The Plough Inn0.6 km
  • Kings Head0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Amber Lodge0.9 km
  • Leverton House B&B0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Delight1.0 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
  • The Codfather1.0 km
  • Barracuda Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Arepas plaza Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station3.6 km
  • Waterbeach5.1 km
  • Shelford8.0 km