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4,782HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£46,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CB5 POSTCODE REGION

Cambridge (CB5)

The CB5 postcode area is located in the Cambridge postcode town region, within the county of Cambridgeshire, and contains a total of 866 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the CB5 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 CB5 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 CB5 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 CB5 postcode is located in the East of England, in the North West corner of the county of Cambridgeshire. The postcode covers the city of Cambridge and parts of the surrounding area, including the villages of Cottenham, Willingham, Barrington, Landbeach and Histon, as well as parts of Northstowe. It also serves some of the smaller towns and villages nearby, such as Madingley, Stretham and Swavesey.

The area is best known for its tourist attractions and universities, with the University of Cambridge located in the centre of the postcode. It also contains King's College, the Cambridge University Botanical Gardens, the Fitzwilliam Museum and The Backs, a long expanse of grass running along the Cam River. There are several public parks in the area, including Jesus Green, Midsummer Common, Sheep's Green and Lammas Land.

The area is particularly affluent, with good transport connections and plenty of shops, restaurants and pubs. It is home to a range of businesses, from high-tech start-ups to leading research institutions. The area is well known for its cycling and outdoor activities, with a wealth of cycle routes and walking trails around the city.

The area has an above-average level of unemployment compared to the rest of the country, and house prices tend to be higher than other areas. The area is served by the local bus service 'Stagecoach in Cambridge', as well as a number of national train and bus services. The area is also served by the M11 motorway, which links Cambridge to London and Stansted Airport.

Cambridge is a popular tourist destination, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities. It is home to some of the most impressive architecture in the UK, and the postcode is a great place to explore it. It is also home to a wealth of cultural activities, with plenty of art galleries, museums and theatres to visit.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in CB5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

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

ETHNICITY

  • 81%WHITE
  • 19%NON-WHITE

81% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CB5Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

The county of Cambridgeshire

CB5 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 CodeCB5
Postal TownCambridge
MSOA NameEast Cambridgeshire 008
LSOA NameEast Cambridgeshire 008B
CountyCambridgeshire
RegionCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityEast Cambridgeshire
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

CB5 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CB5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Cam
Chesterton
Fen Ditton
Horningsea
King's Hedges
Milton
Orchard Park
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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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