About CB5 8BX
CB5 8BX scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and transport — with EAST BARNWELL HEALTH CENTRE about 10 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CB5 8BX is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,616 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 22 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Marleigh Primary Academy, about 3 minutes' walk away.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 2 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EAST BARNWELL HEALTH CENTRE, about 10 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BROOKFIELDS HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is about 11 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Cambridge Airport (Train, about 6 minutes' walk away).
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 56 dB Lden).
There are 9 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 11 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is The Titch, about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.8 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 20 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Spar, East of England Co-operative and others. The nearest is Co-op Cambridge - Marleigh Street, within a short walk. A public library is about 14 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore CB5 8BX on NestScope.