Postcode Analysis Cambridge, East of England

CB5 8XH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CB5 8XH.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CB5 8XH combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£699k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £699k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CB5 8XH is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Ditton Fields in Cambridge (Cambridge). Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Cambridge constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £699k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB5 8XH are sourced from Output Area E00090537 (shared with 22 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 8XH. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.7%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 699,950

6 sales · Mean £ 706,250

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

CB5 8XH has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime11
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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The Fields Nursery School

Outstanding62 pupils0.3 km
P

The Galfrid School

Inadequate314 pupils0.3 km
P

St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School

Good252 pupils0.9 km
P

Marleigh Primary Academy

1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Cambridge Joint Ex-Services & Royal Mail Social Club0.2 km
  • Baxter Storey1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • CSF - Redistribution Centre0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Slimming World Cambridge with Rania0.7 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • The Cambridge City Foodbank0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Codfather0.6 km
  • Delight0.6 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
  • The Grill Plug0.2 km
  • London football catering1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Amber Lodge0.6 km
  • Autumn House0.7 km
  • Leverton House B&B0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cambridge Station2.3 km
  • Shelford6.6 km
  • Waterbeach6.6 km