18,274TOTAL POPULATION
7,299HOUSEHOLDS
2.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£46,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CB25 POSTCODE REGION

Cambridge (CB25)

The CB25 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 479 individual postcodes.

There are 24 electoral wards in the CB25 postcode area, including Cambridge, Ely, Haverhill, Newmarket, Saffron Walden which come under the local authority of the East Cambridgeshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in CB25 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CB25 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The CB25 postcode area is a group of 28 postcode districts in East Anglia, including the city of Cambridge and its surrounding villages and towns. It covers an area of around 240 square miles, including parts of South Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire, West Suffolk and Fenland.

CB25 lies close to the Fens, offering a unique blend of landscapes and villages, a mixture of low-lying terrain, rolling hills, woodland and wetlands. It is home to the universities of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin, as well as a range of other colleges; providing diverse sources of education across the region.

The area provides a range of housing, from modern city apartments and small rural hamlets to larger country estates and villages, with plenty of options for housing, businesses and leisure activities. CB25 is well connected to the rest of East Anglia, with good road links to the M11, A14 and other major routes into the Midlands and London. The cities of Peterborough and Ipswich are within easy reach, along with the coastal towns and resorts of Norfolk and Suffolk.

CB25 also boasts a rich and diverse range of cultural attractions, from beautiful country parks and gardens to museums and art galleries. The area has a vibrant nightlife, with some of the best pubs and bars in the East. There are nature reserves, a great choice of sports and leisure facilities, and some of the most beautiful wildlife and landscapes on offer in the UK.

CB25 has something for everyone, and its combination of stunning landscapes, vibrant culture and excellent transport links make it a great area to live and explore.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in CB25 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CB25Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

CB25 is located in the county of Cambridgeshire, in England.

Cambridgeshire has a total population of 849,000, making it the 27th largest county in the UK.

Cambridgeshire has a total area of 1309 square miles, and a population density of 250 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cambridgeshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCB25
Postal TownCambridge
MSOA NameEast Cambridgeshire 008
LSOA NameEast Cambridgeshire 008B
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEast Cambridgeshire
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

CB25 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CB25, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bottisham
Burwell
Cam
Chittering
Clayhithe
Commercial End
Denny End
Down Field
Elford Closes
Exning
Fen Ditton
Horningsea
Landbeach
Lode
Long Meadow
Milton
Park End
Reach
River Bank
Stow cum Quy
Swaffham Bulbeck
Swaffham Prior
Upware
Waterbeach
Wicken
Browse Postcodes in CB25

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (CB) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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