Postcode CB2 8BU is located in an urban city, within the Petersfield ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Newtown area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newtown is £64,100 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Scholar's Walk Park.
Newtown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Newtown has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Newtown is £64,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from CB2 8BU.
Newtown near CB2 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cambridge | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Scholar's Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Scholar's Walk Park |
| 0.5 mi | Harrison Drive Park | Small | Walking directions to Harrison Drive Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £458,500 in Petersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 40 | £360,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £900,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £528,000 |
10 year median price trend in Petersfield
In the CB2 8BU postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB2 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Brookgate, Cambridge, CB2 1PG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 52 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1LA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 29-31 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1NW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Essentialz | 146 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PB | Walking directions to Essentialz |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.