Postcode CB5 8UU 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 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 20.7% 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 8UU.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8UU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CB5 8UU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 20, Sunnyside, Cambridge, CB5 8SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £381,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 22, Sunnyside, Cambridge, CB5 8SG | Detached | Freehold | £568,650 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 76, Peverel Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £504,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 21, The Westering, Cambridge, CB5 8SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £417,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 29, The Westering, Cambridge, CB5 8SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the CB5 8UU postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8UU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 1 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RG | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8UU, 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 8UU 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 8UU 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 8UU, including The Fields Nursery School (Outstanding), The Galfrid School (Good) and Marleigh Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CB5 8UU 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 8UU 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.