Is CB5 8DR a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)
938 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of CB5 8DR. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
House prices
£470,360
Average price in Cambridge (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 2.2% year on year.
- Terraced
- £490,971
- Semi-detached
- £597,397
- Detached
- £955,469
- Flat / maisonette
- £295,754
Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CB5 8DR 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 8DR on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near CB5 8DR on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.