Postcode CB5 8ND 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Barnwell & Abbey is £56,270 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge North, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Coldham's Common.
East Barnwell & Abbey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,227 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from CB5 8ND.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8ND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coldham's Common | Large | Walking directions to Coldham's Common |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £493 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,084,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £715,000 | £523 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £474,250 | £453 |
| Terraced | 26 | £440,750 | £510 |
| Flats | 25 | £290,000 | £514 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £427,500 | £284,000 | £372,000 | £355,000 |
| 2017 | £552,500 | £302,500 | £375,000 | £360,500 |
| 2018 | — | £322,500 | £375,000 | £425,000 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £257,500 | £380,000 | £361,250 |
| 2020 | £435,500 | £249,500 | £397,500 | £392,297 |
| 2021 | £520,000 | £260,000 | £420,750 | £412,500 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £285,000 | £425,000 | £486,500 |
| 2023 | £635,000 | £272,500 | £468,000 | £460,000 |
| 2024 | £546,500 | £285,000 | £460,000 | £522,000 |
| 2025 | £680,000 | £290,000 | £467,500 | £455,000 |
| 2026 | — | £258,250 | £475,000 | £665,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £393 | £490 | £384 | £388 |
| 2017 | £363 | £498 | £405 | £421 |
| 2018 | — | £458 | £400 | £428 |
| 2019 | £465 | £460 | £413 | £394 |
| 2020 | £400 | £436 | £389 | £439 |
| 2021 | £460 | £474 | £438 | £457 |
| 2022 | £474 | £453 | £469 | £501 |
| 2023 | £435 | £516 | £464 | £465 |
| 2024 | £487 | £468 | £483 | £543 |
| 2025 | £469 | £514 | £465 | £495 |
| 2026 | — | £525 | £459 | £583 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB5 8ND.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 16, Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 10A, Whitehill Close, Cambridge, CB5 8NE | Flats | Leasehold | £276,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 23, Thorleye Road, Cambridge, CB5 8NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 116A, Whitehill Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LY | Flats | Leasehold | £234,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 140A, Whitehill Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LY | Terraced | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the CB5 8ND postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 529 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LG | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8ND, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maria Margaret Cleminson
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Zeichner
Cambridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CB5 8ND records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CB5 8ND in East Barnwell & Abbey is £412,500 (about £493 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CB5 8ND, including The Fields Nursery School (Outstanding), The Galfrid School (Good) and St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CB5 8ND scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,227 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cambridge covering CB5 8ND is Daniel Zeichner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maria Margaret Cleminson (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.