CB5 8UB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CB5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8UB) 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 CB5.
- Postal Sector. In our case CB5 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case UB.
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 CB5 8UB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CAMBRIDGE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CB5 8UB postcode have the street address of Thorpe Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CB5 8UB postcode is home to a bustling 228 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CAMBRIDGE within the old postal county of Cambridgeshire.
CB5 8UB is within the city of Cambridge.
The CB5 8UB postcode area is composed of 97.5% residential properties, 2.5% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CB5 8UB are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced, mid-terraced and detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached and end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are detached.
Most properties in CB5 8UB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
None Domestic Buildings in CB5 8UB fall under these categories: Hospitals And Homes.
Hospitals And Homes include 120, Thorpe Way.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 97.5% |
| Commercial | 2.5% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for CB5 8UB
| Latitude | 52.2148093813 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.172443732302 |
Weather Forecast for CB5 8UB
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 21.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 7 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Sun 12th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CB5 8UB Postcode?
Download Speeds For CB5 8UB
| Average Mbps | 103.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
CB5 8UB has an average download speed of 103.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
721 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
69% of postcodes (821,487) have slower broadband speeds.
31% of postcodes (362,433) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CB5 8UB
| Average Mbps | 11.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
CB5 8UB has an average upload speed of 11.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,339 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
35% of postcodes (414,480) have slower upload speeds.
64% of postcodes (760,822) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CB5 8UB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Teversham CofE VA Primary School
Address: Teversham CofE VA Primary School, Church Road, Teversham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9AZ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01223293357
Abbey Meadows Primary School
Address: Abbey Meadows Primary School, Galfrid Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8ND
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Address: St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School, 2 Vinery Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DR
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01223508707
Fen Ditton Primary School
Address: Fen Ditton Primary School, Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CB5 8UB
CHEDDARS LANE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 8 CHEDDARS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
CHAPEL STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 CHAPEL STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1DY
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
BROOKFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SEYMOUR STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3DQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 165-167 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8HA
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
ANTWERP HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 BROOKFIELDS, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3NW
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 97-99 BURNSIDE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3PA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CB5 8UB
DITTON PHARMACY
Address: 37 DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8SR
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 576384
WELL
Address: 17 BARNWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8RG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 241176
NUFFIELD PHARMACY
Address: NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, NUFFIELD ROAD, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1GL
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 425090
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3, CAMBRIDGE RETAIL PARK, NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8WR
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 357487
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 9, BEEHIVE CENTRE, COLDHAMS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3ER
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 531610
WELL
Address: YORK STREET HEALTH CENTRE, 144 YORK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PY
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 356644
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CB5 8UB
DAVID MURPHY OPTICIANS
Address: 34 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8DT
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY OPTOMETRY CLINIC
Address: EAST ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1PT
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
TAANK OPTOMETRISTS (MILL ROAD)
Address: 92A MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2BD
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (FITZROY ST, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 13 FITZROY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1ER
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
CAMBRIDGE EYE CARE OPTICIANS - CHERRY HINTON
Address: 102 HIGH STREET, CHERRY HINTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 9HT
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
A & I LASK
Address: 42 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EN
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CB5 8UB
EAST BARNWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8SP
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 728900
EAST BARNWELL HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8SP
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NUFFIELD ROAD, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GL
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 423424
BROOKFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SEYMOUR STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3DQ
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 723160
YORK STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 146-148 YORK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PY
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 364116
CAMBRIDGE ACCESS SURGERY
Address: 125 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8HB
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 358961
Transport Links near CB5 8UB
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CB5 8UB
- Cambridge
Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JWDistance: 3.35 milesDriving Time: 7.80 minutes - Cambridge North
Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZDistance: 3.54 milesDriving Time: 6.56 minutes - Waterbeach
Waterbeach station, Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HTDistance: 3.94 milesDriving Time: 6.95 minutes - Shelford (Cambs)
Shelford station, Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LRDistance: 5.90 milesDriving Time: 11.63 minutes - Whittlesford Parkway
Whittlesford Parkway station, Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NLDistance: 10.49 milesDriving Time: 18.20 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CB5 8UB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CB5 8UB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CB5 8UB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Cambridge Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Daniel Zeichner |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the CB5 8UB 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 CB5 8UB 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 CB5 8UB
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £225,100 | £225,100 | £225,100 | 1 |
| 2011 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £204,000 | £204,000 | £204,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £260,000 | £335,000 | £258,000 | 3 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £425,000 | £400,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the CB5 8UB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CB5 8UB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8JG | 1.69 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Aldi |
| Lidl, Cambridge Retail Park, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WR | 1.84 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Lidl |
| Tesco, Cheddars Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD | 1.85 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Tesco |
| Asda, Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3ER | 2.09 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Brooks Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3HP | 2.16 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CB5 8UB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3-4 Restwell House, Cambridge, CB1 3EW | 1.09 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Unit 3-4 Restwell House |
| Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ | 3.06 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse |
| Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways, Abington, CB21 6AP | 6.43 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways |
| Oaks Drive, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7SX | 10.08 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to Oaks Drive, Fordham Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL | 0.41 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL |
| McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL | 2.35 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL |
| McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD | 7.63 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD |
| McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 8.52 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1BG | 1.80 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to KFC Cambridge - East Road |
| KFC, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 8.52 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to KFC Cambridge - A14 Services |
| KFC, Downham Road, ELY, CB6 2SH | 13.90 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to KFC Ely - Leisure Village |
| KFC, Lordscroft Lane, HAVERHILL, CB9 0ER | 14.49 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to KFC Haverhill - Ehringhausen Way |
| KFC, Market Place, Mildenhall, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP28 7EF | 16.80 miles | Directions from CB5 8UB to KFC Mildenhall - The Precinct |