CB5 8AL 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 (8AL) 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 AL.
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 8AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CB5 8AL postcode have the street address of Park Parade
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CB5 8AL postcode is home to a bustling 70 residents!
CB5 8AL is within the city of Cambridge.
The CB5 8AL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CB5 8AL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in CB5 8AL 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 CB5 8AL
The telephone area code for CB5 8AL is 01223 Cambridge.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 52.2105932838 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.119484742325 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Cambridge
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Thunder shower (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 57.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 22.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 19.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 22.0°C (feels like 21.0°C) | 8.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 21.0°C) | 32.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 2.00% | E 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 12.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 14.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 45.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 49.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 31.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 31.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 119.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
CB5 8AL has an average download speed of 119.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
585 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
78% of postcodes (929,654) have slower broadband speeds.
21% of postcodes (254,402) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
CB5 8AL has an average upload speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,686 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
49% of postcodes (580,017) have slower upload speeds.
50% of postcodes (592,938) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
North Cambridge Academy
Address: North Cambridge Academy, Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01223491500
Chesterton Community College
Address: Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01223712150
England Primary Schools
Arbury Primary School
Address: Arbury Primary School, Carlton Way, Arbury Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2DE
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01223359568
Milton Road Primary School
Address: Milton Road Primary School, Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01223712333
Mayfield Primary School
Address: Mayfield Primary School, Warwick Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3HN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01223712127
St Matthew's Primary School
Address: St Matthew's Primary School, 19 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2LD
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01223568838
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1EN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01223712148
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Address: St Luke's CofE Primary School, French's Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3JZ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact:
Park Street CofE Primary School
Address: Park Street CofE Primary School, Lower Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AR
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: 01223576922
Newnham Croft Primary School
Address: Newnham Croft Primary School, Chedworth Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9JF
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01223508737
Nearest Dentists
VICTORIA BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 13-13A VICTORIA AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EG
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
CHESTERTON ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 36 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EN
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
ORTHOWORLD 2000 LTD
Address: 2B MILTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1JY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
CAMBRIDGE SMILE STUDIO
Address: 27 MILTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1UZ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
NEW SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 NEW SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1EZ
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
NEWMARKET ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8DT
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 59 SIDNEY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3HX
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 353002
BOOTS
Address: 28 PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3ND
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: 68 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 355055
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 38 FITZROY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1EW
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 366376
BOOTS
Address: GRAFTON CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 1PS
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 302576
FITZWILLIAM PHARMACY
Address: 30 TRUMPINGTON STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 1QZ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 359449
Nearest Opticians
DAVID CLULOW OPTICIANS (CAMBRIDGE)
Address: UNIT C, 59 SIDNEY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3HX
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 28 PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3ND
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [CAMBRIDGE]
Address: 39-41 PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3NB
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
A & I LASK
Address: 42 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1EN
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LION YARD, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 20-21 LION YARD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3NA
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LION YARD, CAMBRIDGE)
Address: 30 LION YARD SHOPPING CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3NA
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BRIDGE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2 ALL SAINTS PASSAGE, OFF BRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3LS
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 652671
NEWNHAM WALK SURGERY AT BOOTS CAMBRIDGE
Address: 28 PETTY CURY, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 3ND
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
HUNTINGDON ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 1 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 0DB
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
HUNTINGDON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 HUNTINGDON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB3 0DB
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 364127
RED HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 96 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 1ER
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 365555
TRUMPINGTON STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 56 TRUMPINGTON STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB2 1RG
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01223 361611
Transport Links
Train Stations
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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.09 miles
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: 1.35 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: 4.35 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.87 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Daniel Zeichner |
| Political Party | Labour |
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 | £1,701,001 | £1,701,001 | £1,701,001 | 1 |
| 2019 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £1,350,000 | £1,465,000 | £1,407,500 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Sidney Street, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3HX | 0.44 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Histon Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 3JD | 0.99 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Iceland, Histon Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 3JD | 0.99 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Tesco, Cheddars Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8LD | 1.79 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Asda, Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 3ER | 1.84 miles | Directions to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3-4 Restwell House, Cambridge, CB1 3EW | 1.25 miles | Directions to Unit 3-4 Restwell House |
| Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ | 2.58 miles | Directions to Food Court, Hospital Main Concourse |
| Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways, Abington, CB21 6AP | 7.24 miles | Directions to Fourwentways, A11, Fourwent Ways |
| Oaks Drive, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 7SX | 12.30 miles | Directions to Oaks Drive, Fordham Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL | 0.31 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Rose Crescent, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 3LL |
| McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL | 1.87 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Newmarket Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8WL |
| McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 6.75 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU |
| McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD | 7.72 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Pampisford, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3HD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, East Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB1 1BG | 0.71 miles | Directions to KFC Cambridge - East Road |
| KFC, Boxworth, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 4WU | 6.75 miles | Directions to KFC Cambridge - A14 Services |
| KFC, Downham Road, ELY, CB6 2SH | 14.85 miles | Directions to KFC Ely - Leisure Village |
| KFC, Tower Fields, HUNTINGDON, PE29 7EG | 15.95 miles | Directions to KFC Huntingdon - Tower Field |
| KFC, Lordscroft Lane, HAVERHILL, CB9 0ER | 16.15 miles | Directions to KFC Haverhill - Ehringhausen Way |