Postcode CB5 8AL is located in an urban city, within the Market ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central & West Cambridge area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 292.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central & West Cambridge is £56,300 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Jesus Green.
Central & West Cambridge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Central & West Cambridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 292.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central & West Cambridge is £56,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from CB5 8AL.
Central & West Cambridge near CB5 8AL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jesus Green | Large | Walking directions to Jesus Green |
| 0.4 mi | Christ's Pieces | Medium | Walking directions to Christ's Pieces |
| 0.2 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £634,000 in Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £570,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £704,000 |
10 year median price trend in Market
In the CB5 8AL postcode area, located within Central & West Cambridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | University Grocers & Newsagents | 27 Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AF | Walking directions to University Grocers & Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 42-45 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Convenience Shop | 11 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LH | Walking directions to Kings Convenience Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Food and Wine | 69 Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AH | Walking directions to Castle Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 3 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.