Postcode report
CB7 5NA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CB7 5NA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CB7 5NA is a postcode in Soham South, East Cambridgeshire, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CB7 5NA, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CB7 5NA are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CB7 5NA is based on East Cambridgeshire 004 Census 2021. It covers 8,613 residents, 177 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near CB7 5NA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CB7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £265k from 146 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CB7 5NA can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 6 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CB7 5NA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CB7 5NA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CB7 5NA
Is CB7 5NA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CB7 5NA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CB7 5NA?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CB7 5NA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CB7 5NA?
LocaleIQ matched CB7 5NA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CB7 5NA?
The latest median sold price is £265k based on 146 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CB7 5NA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.