CB5 8TN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Anns Road, 0.6km from Fen Ditton in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CB5 8TN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8TN are sourced from Output Area E00090540 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANNS ROAD, CB5 8TN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANNS ROAD, CB5 8TN.
248
37
£ 50,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB5 8TN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CB5 8TN has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB5 8TN. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 291,666
Flat
£ 212,000
3 sales · Mean £ 207,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB5 8TN is moderate at 70 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
Marleigh Primary Academy
Fen Ditton Primary School
The Fields Nursery School
The Galfrid School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Prospects Trust0.9 km
- COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER0.2 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.7 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- BP Teversham SF Connect0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- MJP @ The Shepherds0.5 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Thomas Franks LTD-Marshall Aerospace0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bottisham Community Sports And Social Club0.9 km
- The Plough Inn0.9 km
- Kings Head0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Amber Lodge0.6 km
- Autumn House1.0 km
- Leverton House B&B0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Delight0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- The Codfather0.7 km
- Barracuda Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cambridge Station3.4 km
- Waterbeach5.4 km
- Shelford7.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CB58TN · Data under Open Government Licence