Is CB5 8HX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

811 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CB5 8HX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
191
Shoplifting
161
Anti-social behaviour
126
Bicycle theft
75
Criminal damage & arson
55
Other theft
46
Public order
44
Theft from the person
23

House prices

£475,151

Average price in Cambridge (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 0.0% year on year.

Terraced
£493,851
Semi-detached
£603,225
Detached
£979,438
Flat / maisonette
£298,575

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CB5 8HX 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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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CB5 8HX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CB5 8HX on Check Food Hygiene

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