3.1% Below average

Rental Yield in CB5 — CAMBRIDGE

Rent data based on Cambridge local authority median. Our methodology

Below average ↓ below East of England average (3.3%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)

£500,000

Median Price

£1,300

Monthly Rent

3.1%

Gross Yield

503

Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type	Median Price	Sales
Detached	£678,952	111
Semi-detached	£495,000	117
Terraced	£500,000	124
Flat	£305,500	125
Other	£395,000	26

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare CB5 side by side →

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
CB25	CAMBRIDGE	2.69	£390,000	£875
CB4	CAMBRIDGE	3.22	£445,000	£1,195
CB1	CAMBRIDGE	3.15	£495,127	£1,300
CB2	CAMBRIDGE	2.97	£525,000	£1,300
CB24	CAMBRIDGE	3.58	£400,000	£1,195

Postcode ↕	Area ↕	Yield ↕	Median Price ↕	Monthly Rent ↕
CB25	CAMBRIDGE	2.69	£390,000	£875
CB4	CAMBRIDGE	3.22	£445,000	£1,195
CB1	CAMBRIDGE	3.15	£495,127	£1,300
CB2	CAMBRIDGE	2.97	£525,000	£1,300
CB24	CAMBRIDGE	3.58	£400,000	£1,195
CB3	CAMBRIDGE	2.35	£610,000	£1,195

CB5 is part of Cambridge. View all postcode districts in Cambridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in CB5?

CB5 has a gross rental yield of 3.1%. The median property price is £500,000 with typical monthly rents of £1,300, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is CB5 a good area for buy-to-let?

CB5 yields 3.1%, below the England average of 3.6%. The area may offer stronger capital growth. Compare with other postcodes in Cambridge for alternatives.

What is the median property price in CB5?

The median property price in CB5 is £500,000, based on 503 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £500,000 across Cambridge as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026