Postcode CB5 8EA 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 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central & West Cambridge is £80,028 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Midsummer Common.
Central & West Cambridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Central & West Cambridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 per household in Central & West Cambridge is £80,028 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from CB5 8EA.
Central & West Cambridge near CB5 8EA 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Midsummer Common | Large | Walking directions to Midsummer Common |
| 0.5 mi | Christ's Pieces | Medium | Walking directions to Christ's Pieces |
| 0.3 mi | Saint Matthew's Piece | Small | Walking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece |
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 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 | 13 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £750,000 |
10 year median price trend in Market
In the CB5 8EA postcode area, located within Central & West Cambridge, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polish Market Jess | 72 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8DZ | Walking directions to Polish Market Jess |
| 0.2 mi | Jiamart | 31 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DG | Walking directions to Jiamart |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 172 East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1BG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Little Waitrose | 6-8 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1EW | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | 4 Fitzroy Street, Cambridge, CB1 1EW | Walking directions to Mace |
Annual council tax rates for Cambridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.