Postcode CB5 8HU 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 159.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in East Barnwell & Abbey is £50,400 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 moderate 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 159.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in East Barnwell & Abbey is £50,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from CB5 8HU.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £985,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £645,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £548,500 |
10 years price trend in Abbey
In the CB5 8HU postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.