Postcode CB5 8RU 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 high crime levels, with around 94.2 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 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Coldham's Common.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a moderate 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 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from CB5 8RU.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8RU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coldham's Common | Large | Walking directions to Coldham's Common |
| 0.4 mi | Dudley Road recreation ground | Small | Walking directions to Dudley Road recreation ground |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 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 | 4 | £606,825 |
| Flats | 27 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £456,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £455,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the CB5 8RU postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 1 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 43-47 Ditton Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8SR | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.