CB5 8RT 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 (8RT) 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 CB1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RT.
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 8RT postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CB5 8RT postcode have the street address of Newmarket Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CB5 8RT postcode is home to a bustling 45 residents!
CB5 8RT is within the city of Cambridge.
The CB5 8RT postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CB5 8RT are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, detached, enclosed mid-terrace, enclosed end-terraced and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and enclosed end-terraced.
Most properties in CB5 8RT are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 52.2108878228 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.172501216136 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Cambridge City Airport
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 26.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 35.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 36.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 39.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 34.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 38.00% | E 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 50.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 48.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 21.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 23.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 40.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 35.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 34.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 56.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 107.000 |
CB5 8RT has an average download speed of 56.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,491 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
35% of postcodes (410,390) have slower broadband speeds.
65% of postcodes (772,760) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 7.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 14.310 |
CB5 8RT has an average upload speed of 7.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,708 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
13% of postcodes (156,856) have slower upload speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,024,077) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Abbey Meadows Primary School
Address: Abbey Meadows Primary School, Galfrid Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8ND
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
Fen Ditton Primary School
Address: Fen Ditton Primary School, Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
Teversham CofE VA Primary School
Address: Teversham CofE VA Primary School, Church Road, Teversham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9AZ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01223293357
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School
Address: Bewick Bridge Community Primary School, Fulbourn Old Drift, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9ND
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01223508772
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: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01223568834
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Address: St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School, 2 Vinery Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01223508707
St Matthew's Primary School
Address: St Matthew's Primary School, 19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2LD
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01223568838
England Secondary Schools
Coleridge Community College
Address: Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RJ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01223712300
Nearest Dentists
CHEDDARS LANE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 8 CHEDDARS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
BROOKFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SEYMOUR STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3DQ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 97-99 BURNSIDE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3PA
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
ANTWERP HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 36 BROOKFIELDS, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3NW
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 165-167 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8HA
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
CHAPEL STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 CHAPEL STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1DY
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WELL
Address: 17 BARNWELL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8RG
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 241176
DITTON PHARMACY
Address: 37 DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8SR
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 576384
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3, CAMBRIDGE RETAIL PARK, NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8WR
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 357487
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 9, BEEHIVE CENTRE, COLDHAMS LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3ER
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 531610
NUFFIELD PHARMACY
Address: NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, NUFFIELD ROAD, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1GL
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 425090
WELL
Address: YORK STREET HEALTH CENTRE, 144 YORK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PY
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 356644
Nearest Opticians
CAMBRIDGE EYE CARE OPTICIANS - CHERRY HINTON
Address: 102 HIGH STREET, CHERRY HINTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 9HT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
DAVID MURPHY OPTICIANS
Address: 34 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8DT
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
TAANK OPTOMETRISTS (MILL ROAD)
Address: 92A MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2BD
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY OPTOMETRY CLINIC
Address: EAST ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1PT
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (FITZROY ST, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 13 FITZROY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1ER
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
A & I LASK
Address: 42 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EN
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
EAST BARNWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8SP
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 728900
EAST BARNWELL HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DITTON LANE, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8SP
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
BROOKFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SEYMOUR STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3DQ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 723160
NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: NUFFIELD ROAD, CHESTERTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1GL
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 423424
MILL ROAD SURGERY
Address: 279-281 MILL ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 3DG
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 247812
YORK STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 146-148 YORK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 2PY
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 364116
Transport Links
Train Stations
Cambridge
Address: Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Postcode: CB1 2JW
Line: West Anglia Main Line|Cambridge line|Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 1.86 miles
Cambridge North
Address: Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZ
Postcode: CB4 0WZ
Line: Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 1.21 miles
Waterbeach
Address: Waterbeach station, Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT
Postcode: CB25 9HT
Line: Ipswich to Ely Line|Fen Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.71 miles
Shelford (Cambs)
Address: Shelford station, Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR
Postcode: CB22 5LR
Line: West Anglia Main Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.50 miles
Dullingham
Address: Dullingham station, Station Road, Dullingham, Suffolk, CB8 8UP
Postcode: CB8 8UP
Line: Ipswich to Ely Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.25 miles
Newmarket
Address: Newmarket station, Station Approach, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9BB
Postcode: CB8 9BB
Line: Ipswich to Ely Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 10.07 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Pippa Heylings |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £330,000 | £250,000 | £290,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £327,500 | £327,500 | £327,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £336,500 | £336,500 | £336,500 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8JG | 1.67 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, Cambridge Retail Park, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WR | 1.76 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Brooks Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3HP | 1.80 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Cheddars Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD | 1.83 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Asda, Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3ER | 1.92 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3-4 Restwell House, Cambridge, CB1 3EW | 1.01 miles | Directions to Unit 3-4 Restwell House |
| Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ | 2.82 miles | Directions to Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse |
| Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways, Abington, CB21 6AP | 6.18 miles | Directions to Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways |
| Oaks Drive, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7SX | 10.17 miles | Directions to Oaks Drive, Fordham Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL | 0.40 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL |
| McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL | 2.30 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL |
| McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD | 7.36 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD |
| McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 8.64 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1BG | 1.72 miles | Directions to KFC Cambridge - East Road |
| KFC, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 8.64 miles | Directions to KFC Cambridge - A14 Services |
| KFC, Downham Road, ELY, CB6 2SH | 14.16 miles | Directions to KFC Ely - Leisure Village |
| KFC, Lordscroft Lane, HAVERHILL, CB9 0ER | 14.33 miles | Directions to KFC Haverhill - Ehringhausen Way |
| KFC, Market Place, Mildenhall, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP28 7EF | 16.95 miles | Directions to KFC Mildenhall - The Precinct |