Postcode CB5 8LU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.5 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 North located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Coldham's Common.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,570 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB5 8LU.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8LU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Coldham's Common | Large | Walking directions to Coldham's Common |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 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 | 5 | £645,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £531,750 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the CB5 8LU postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 529 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Namaste Bazaar | 23 Henley Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EA | Walking directions to Namaste Bazaar |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 393 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8WR | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.