Flood Risk & Hydrological Appraisal
Statutory Environment Agency RoFSW & Flood Zone Telemetry
Environment Agency hydrological modelling indicates minimal overall flood hazard for CB5 8AA. The area is positioned firmly within Zone 1, reflecting an annual fluvial (river and coastal) probability of less than 0.1% (1 in 1,000 years). Furthermore, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water (RoFSW) telemetry is rated as Very Low. Buildings insurance premiums for residential properties on this postcode typically do not suffer special flood excesses or exclusions, ensuring frictionless conveyancing clearance and mortgage lending approval.
Police Street Crime & Public Safety
Official Police.uk Telemetry within 250m Radius • Period: August 2026
Public safety data compiled by the territorial police force for CB5 8AA logged 21 incidents within 250 metres during the latest published period (August 2026). This puts community safety at a moderate urban benchmark consistent with wider South Cambridgeshire averages. Leading categories included shoplifting (57%), anti social behaviour (14%), public order (14%). The incident density aligns with typical UK residential neighbourhoods with standard street illumination and community policing presence.
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HM Land Registry Sold Prices & Tenure
Official Statutory Price Paid Records
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid datasets record 2 recent property transactions on the immediate streets surrounding CB5 8AA, reflecting an average recorded sale price of £987,500. The most recent registered transaction completed at TEVERSHAM BP NEWMARKET ROAD (Otherpropertytype) for £1,950,000 on 13 August 2024. Dominant residential tenure across the micro-area is predominantly Freehold, providing solid baseline equity stability for local freehold and leasehold assets.
| Address | Type | Date | Price Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEVERSHAM BP NEWMARKET ROAD | Otherpropertytype | 13 August 2024 | £1,950,000 |
| CAMBRIDGE ICE ARENA NEWMARKET ROAD | Otherpropertytype | 13 October 2017 | £25,000 |
Local Schools & Ofsted Ratings
Catchment Analysis within Statutory Walking Proximity
Educational catchment access for families residing in CB5 8AA is well-served, featuring 4 primary and secondary schools within statutory commuting proximity. Notable local establishments include The Galfrid School (rated Good by Ofsted, situated 🚗 6 min drive (1.29 mi) • 🚶 25 min). In total, 4 nearby educational institutions hold Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' inspection accreditations, supporting sustained family demand in local school catchment ballots.
Frequently Asked Questions: CB5 8AA
Pre-Acquisition Legal & Environmental Due Diligence
Is CB5 8AA at risk of flooding? ▼
According to Environment Agency models, CB5 8AA falls within Flood Zone 1 with a surface water flood risk classified as Very Low. Properties in this zone are subject to standard conveyancing search enquiries.
What is the crime density in CB5 8AA? ▼
Police.uk records logged 21 street-level incidents within 250m over the latest 30-day census period, placing this micro-location in the Moderate density category for South Cambridgeshire.
What are the latest property sold prices around CB5 8AA? ▼
Official HM Land Registry Price Paid records indicate an average sold property price of £987,500 across recent recorded residential transactions.
Which administrative authority manages CB5 8AA? ▼
CB5 8AA is located in the local authority district of South Cambridgeshire, within the parliamentary constituency of South Cambridgeshire in the East of England region of England.