Is CB5 8BA a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
713 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of CB5 8BA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
House prices
£471,098
Average price in Cambridge (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 1.2% year on year.
- Terraced
- £488,362
- Semi-detached
- £596,465
- Detached
- £975,729
- Flat / maisonette
- £297,158
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CB5 8BA specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
No active flood warnings within ~15km.
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CQC ratings near CB5 8BA on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near CB5 8BA on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.