Postcode CB5 8QS 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 high crime levels, with around 83.8 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Ditton Meadows.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.1% 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 8QS.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8QS 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 8QS postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 43-47 Ditton Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8SR | |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RG | |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 529 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LG |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Head | 50 High Street, Cambridge, CB5 8ST | |
| 0.5 mi | Ancient Shepherds | 5 High Street, Cambridge, CB5 8ST |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.