Postcode CB5 8QY 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 115.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Ditton Meadows.
Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy has a low 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 115.5 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 8QY.
Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy near CB5 8QY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Cambridge North | N/A | Walking directions to Cambridge North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ditton Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Ditton Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Fen Ditton Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Fen Ditton Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Thorpe Way Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Thorpe Way Recreation Ground |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £370,000 |
| Detached | 40 | £620,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £225,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £445,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
In the CB5 8QY postcode area, located within Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 43-47 Ditton Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8SR | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 1 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RG | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for CB5 8QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carla Hofman
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn - Elected 7 May 2026
Chloe Wills-Eve
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn - Elected 7 May 2026
Vince Farrar
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn - Elected 7 May 2026
Pippa Heylings
South Cambridgeshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.