Postcode CB2 8BW 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 70.1 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Scholar's Walk Park.
Newtown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Newtown has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from CB2 8BW.
Newtown near CB2 8BW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cambridge | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Scholar's Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Scholar's Walk Park |
| 0.4 mi | Harrison Drive Park | Small | Walking directions to Harrison Drive Park |
| 0.4 mi | Regency square | Small | Walking directions to Regency square |
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 8BW postcode area, located within Newtown, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB2 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Brookgate, Cambridge, CB2 1PG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Essentialz | 146 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PB | Walking directions to Essentialz |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8RA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.