Median sold price, last 5 years
£643,725
Strong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Sep 2024.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
CB5 8LE postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 96.4%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 8 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 30 Sep 2024Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 8 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £643,725Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Sep 2024
- Gigabit availability 96.4%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 8 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 26 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Sep 2024.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 96.4%, with 96.4% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
2 within 400mCB5 8LE links 2 transport stops within 400m and 14 within 800m. 2 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Newmarket Park-and-Ride (BCT) at about 305m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
11 within 1200mCB5 8LE currently links 11 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 4 grocery, 2 food and drink, 2 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Salento at about 340m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched CB5 8LE in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
8 nearby school rows8 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for CB5 8LE. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 29CB5 8LE has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 29 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 336, and shoplifting is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 81 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of CB5 8LE, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (2), butcher (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Food and drink
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (1), fast food (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
Amenity group
Financial services
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by atm (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Salento
Cafe at 4, Jubilee Square, Cambridge.
Grocery
Co-op Food
Supermarket at Newmarket Road, Cambridge.
Fuel
BP
Fuel Station at Cambridge.
Grocery
M&S Simply Food (Marks & Spencer)
Convenience at Cambridge.
Nightlife
Ancient Shepherds
Pub at 5, High Street, Cambridge.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience at 43-47, Ditton Lane, Cambridge.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Fen Ditton Primary School
Primary option in CB5 8SZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Marleigh Primary Academy
Primary option in CB5 8BG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Park Street CofE Primary School
Primary option in CB5 8AR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for CB5 8LE before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around CB5 8LE.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like CB5 8LE with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess CB5 8LE.
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Ask vetted agents
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