CB1 8PL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CB1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8PL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case CB which means Cambridge.
- Postal District. In our case CB1.
- Postal Sector. In our case CB1 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PL.
The regional mail center for the post area CB is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the CB1 8PL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CAMBRIDGE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CB1 8PL postcode have the street address of Queen Ediths Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CB1 8PL postcode is home to a bustling 95 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CAMBRIDGE within the old postal county of Cambridgeshire.
CB1 8PL is within the city of Cambridge.
The CB1 8PL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CB1 8PL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these flats, most are enclosed end-terraced.
Most properties in CB1 8PL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CB1 8PL
The telephone area code for CB1 8PL is 01223 Cambridge.
Map Coordinates for CB1 8PL
| Latitude | 52.1801447218 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.156301845998 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CB1 8PL
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 209 Cambridge, Royston, Duxford & Linton | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 154 Cambridge & Newmarket | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for CB1 8PL
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 11 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 86.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 88.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 91.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 81.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 78.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CB1 8PL Postcode?
Download Speeds For CB1 8PL
| Average Mbps | 136.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
CB1 8PL has an average download speed of 136.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
433 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
86% of postcodes (1,021,513) have slower broadband speeds.
14% of postcodes (162,695) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CB1 8PL
| Average Mbps | 17.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 14.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
CB1 8PL has an average upload speed of 17 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,650 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
82% of postcodes (971,513) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (205,478) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CB1 8PL Postcode
England Primary Schools
The Spinney Primary School
Address: The Spinney Primary School, Hayster Drive, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9PB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01223568836
Colville Primary School
Address: Colville Primary School, Colville Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9EJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01223576246
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, High Street, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9HH
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01223568834
Queen Emma Primary School
Address: Queen Emma Primary School, Gunhild Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8QY
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01223714300
Ridgefield Primary School
Address: Ridgefield Primary School, Radegund Road, Cambridge, CB1 3RL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01223712418
Queen Edith Primary School
Address: Queen Edith Primary School, Godwin Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8QP
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01223712200
Morley Memorial Primary School
Address: Morley Memorial Primary School, Blinco Grove, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7TX
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01223508786
England Secondary Schools
St Bede's Inter-Church School
Address: St Bede's Inter-Church School, Birdwood Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3TD
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01223568816
The Netherhall School
Address: The Netherhall School, Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8NN
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01223242931
The Netherhall School
Address: The Netherhall School, Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8NN
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact:
Coleridge Community College
Address: Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RJ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01223712300
Trumpington Community College
Address: Trumpington Community College, Lime Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9FD
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01223551600
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Address: Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0SZ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01223724300
England Higher Schools
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Address: Hills Road Sixth Form College, Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PE
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01223247251
Long Road Sixth Form College
Address: Long Road Sixth Form College, Long Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PX
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01223631100
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CB1 8PL
DEVONSHIRE HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 QUEEN EDITHS WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 7PN
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
THE GABLES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 332 CHERRY HINTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 8AZ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 43 LONG ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8PP
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
CHERRY HINTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 39B HIGH STREET, CHERRY HINTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 9HX
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.CHERRYHINTONDENTAL.CO.UK
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 97-99 BURNSIDE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3PA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
HOMERTON STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 HOMERTON STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 8NX
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CB1 8PL
POLARIS PHARMACY
Address: 39 WULFSTAN COURT, WULFSTAN WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 8RE
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 242687
NUMARK PHARMACY
Address: 102 CHERRY HINTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 7AJ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 517073
CHERRY HINTON PHARMACY
Address: 39A HIGH STREET, CHERRY HINTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 9HX
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 246535
KUMAR PHARMACY
Address: 15 RECTORY TERRACE, HIGH STREET, CHERRY HINTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 9HU
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 410268
WELL
Address: 183 MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3AN
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 210662
TESCO IN-STORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO SUPERSTORE, YARROW ROAD, FULBOURN, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 9BF
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779287
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CB1 8PL
CAMBRIDGE EYE CARE OPTICIANS - CHERRY HINTON
Address: 102 HIGH STREET, CHERRY HINTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 9HT
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
D H THOMAS OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 162 HILLS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 8PB
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
TAANK OPTOMETRISTS (MILL ROAD)
Address: 92A MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2BD
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY OPTOMETRY CLINIC
Address: EAST ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1PT
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (FITZROY ST, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 13 FITZROY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1ER
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
DAVID MURPHY OPTICIANS
Address: 34 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8DT
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CB1 8PL
QUEEN EDITH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: QUEEN EDITH MEDICAL CENTRE, 59 QUEEN EDITHS WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 8PJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 247288
CORNFORD HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 364 CHERRY HINTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 8BA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
CORNFORD HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 364 CHERRY HINTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 8BA
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 247505
CHERRY HINTON
Address: 204 HIGH STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 9JB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 414444
STAFF HEALTH CENTRE - BRANCH OF PETERSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUXFORD HOUSE, ADRIAN WAY, ADDENBROOKES HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 0SE
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
CHERRY HINTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 34 FISHERS LANE, CHERRY HINTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 9HR
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 652221
Transport Links near CB1 8PL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CB1 8PL
- Cambridge
Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JWDistance: 2.16 milesDriving Time: 5.28 minutes - Shelford (Cambs)
Shelford station, Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LRDistance: 3.06 milesDriving Time: 5.83 minutes - Cambridge North
Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZDistance: 6.54 milesDriving Time: 12.68 minutes - Waterbeach
Waterbeach station, Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HTDistance: 6.94 milesDriving Time: 13.06 minutes - Whittlesford Parkway
Whittlesford Parkway station, Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NLDistance: 7.66 milesDriving Time: 12.40 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CB1 8PL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CB1 8PL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CB1 8PL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South Cambridgeshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Anthony Browne |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CB1 8PL Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Cambridge District Council and the County Council is Cambridgeshire County Council.
Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Cambridge District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Cambridge District at the following link Cambridge District.How much is the Council Tax?
Cambridge District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Cambridge District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the CB1 8PL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Cambridgeshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Cambridgeshire County CouncilHouse Sales in CB1 8PL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £890,000 | £890,000 | £890,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £407,250 | £675,000 | £425,750 | 3 |
| 2013 | £695,000 | £695,000 | £695,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £451,500 | £451,500 | £451,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £616,000 | £750,000 | £683,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £656,500 | £445,000 | £550,750 | 2 |
| 2021 | £702,500 | £702,500 | £702,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the CB1 8PL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CB1 8PL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Brooks Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3HP | 1.96 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Yarrow Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 9BF | 2.29 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Tesco |
| Asda, Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3ER | 2.96 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Asda |
| Lidl, Cambridge Retail Park, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WR | 3.33 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Hauxton Road, Trumpington, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 9FT | 3.50 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CB1 8PL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ | 0.77 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse |
| Unit 3-4 Restwell House, Cambridge, CB1 3EW | 1.98 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Unit 3-4 Restwell House |
| Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways, Abington, CB21 6AP | 4.63 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways |
| Oaks Drive, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7SX | 11.70 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to Oaks Drive, Fordham Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL | 2.27 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL |
| McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL | 2.40 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL |
| McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD | 5.30 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD |
| McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 9.29 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1BG | 1.95 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to KFC Cambridge - East Road |
| KFC, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 9.29 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to KFC Cambridge - A14 Services |
| KFC, Lordscroft Lane, HAVERHILL, CB9 0ER | 13.73 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to KFC Haverhill - Ehringhausen Way |
| KFC, Downham Road, ELY, CB6 2SH | 16.38 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to KFC Ely - Leisure Village |
| KFC, Tower Fields, HUNTINGDON, PE29 7EG | 18.48 miles | Directions from CB1 8PL to KFC Huntingdon - Tower Field |