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Area insights about Helen Close, Cambridge, CB5 8TW

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5.2Great for first time buyers.

Jessie, Mar 4 2026

Thorpe Way, CB5 8UJ

A really mixed community. Lots of very nice families and people who have been here years, but also, more than its fair share of antisocial behaviour. Some problematic, but mos...

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Income

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Area of average wealth 5/10

Deprived area

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Deprivation level 9/10

Average crime rate 5/10

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Demographics

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Main ethnic group
White British 67%
Relatively significant presence
Other White Other Asian Black Caribbean Arab Other
Main religion
No Religion 42%
Main age band
Aged 20 to 39 33%
Main household type
People living alone 40%
Immediate area
Average for East of England

Professional occupations

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Noise

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Flood risk

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No or very low flood risk

Transport

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Transport stations 1

Outside London, only National Rail stations are included

Amenities

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Closest supermarket

  • Co-op 0.5 miles supermarket

Convenience stores: 4 stores within 0.5 miles

  • One Stop 139 yards convenience
  • COWLINGS FAMILY BUTCHER 155 yards convenience
  • Spar 0.4 miles convenience
Restaurants
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