Postcode CB5 8HR is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Barnwell & Abbey area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Barnwell & Abbey is £56,270 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Midsummer Common.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,929 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Barnwell & Abbey is £56,270 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from CB5 8HR.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8HR 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Midsummer Common | Large | Walking directions to Midsummer Common |
| 0.2 mi | Saint Matthew's Piece | Small | Walking directions to Saint Matthew's Piece |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £645,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £485,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £466,500 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the CB5 8HR postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Casa Maramureseana | 185-189 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HA | Walking directions to Casa Maramureseana |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Cheddars Lane, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8WR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Polish Market Jess | 72 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8DZ | Walking directions to Polish Market Jess |
| 0.3 mi | Namaste Bazaar | 23 Henley Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EA | Walking directions to Namaste Bazaar |
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.
Elected local representatives for CB5 8HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maria Margaret Cleminson
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Zeichner
Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.