Postcode CB5 8LQ is located in an urban city, within the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn ward of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy is £75,979 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Thorpe Way Recreation Ground.
Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy is £75,979 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB5 8LQ.
Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy near CB5 8LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thorpe Way Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Thorpe Way Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Kingsley Park | Small | Walking directions to Kingsley Park |
| 0.1 mi | The Titch | Small | Walking directions to The Titch |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,250 up to £1,295,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £465,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £410,650 |
10 year median price trend in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
In the CB5 8LQ postcode area, located within Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Caxton End, South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Newmarket Road, South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 43-47 Ditton Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8SR | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for South Cambridgeshire 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.