Postcode CB5 8LX 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 137.3 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 North located about 1.0 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 low 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 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in East Barnwell & Abbey is £56,270 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CB5 8LX.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8LX 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Cambridge North | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coldham's Common | Large | Walking directions to Coldham's Common |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £408,910 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,084,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £641,825 |
| Flats | 25 | £282,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £471,750 |
| Terraced | 29 | £466,500 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the CB5 8LX 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 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Aldi | 393 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8JL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8WR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 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 8LX, 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.