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CB5

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

CB5 covers CAMBRIDGE in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £547,734
1yr change ▼ 15.9%
Crime 24% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£547,734

▼ 15.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

91% above national avg

Crime Rate

101.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

24% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

Property Prices in CB5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CB5 is £547,734, which is 43% above the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in CB5 cost 90.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CB5 have fallen 15.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £756,366 121
Semi-detached £535,429 131
Terraced £561,709 130
Flat £363,299 134
All types £547,734 543

5-Year Price History

£461K £493K £525K £557K £589K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CB5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 101.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CB5 has a crime rate significantly 24% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
30.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
27.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CB5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CB5 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Fields Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Park Street CofE Primary School Primary Good mi
Fen Ditton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Galfrid School Primary Good mi
Marleigh Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

149,352

Population

62

Median Age

20%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
20.0%
Private rent
28.0%
Social rent
23.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CB5 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CB5 is collected by Cambridge. The Band D rate is £2,126/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CB5 — CAMBRIDGE

Area Summary

CB5 (CAMBRIDGE) offers above-average property prices (£547,734, 91% above national average), higher-than-average crime (24% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB5 CAMBRIDGE

What is the average house price in CB5 CAMBRIDGE?
The average house price in CB5 (CAMBRIDGE) is £547,734, based on 543 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 91% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.9% over the past year.
Is CB5 CAMBRIDGE a safe area to live?
Crime in CB5 is above the national average (101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (30.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CB5 CAMBRIDGE?
The population of CB5 (CAMBRIDGE) is approximately 149,352 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 20% of homes are owner-occupied, 28% are privately rented, and 23% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CB5?
The average broadband download speed in CB5 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CB5 CAMBRIDGE?
There are 5 schools in or near CB5. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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