Random Cambridge Address Generator

A random Cambridge address generator produces fictional postal addresses that use real CAMBRIDGE postcode districts (CB), a real ceremonial county (Cambridgeshire) and Royal Mail address formatting, for use as software test data.

Generate realistic random Cambridge addresses for software testing. Each address combines a real CAMBRIDGE postcode district (CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5) with a British street name, the CAMBRIDGE post town and the ceremonial county of Cambridgeshire, laid out to Royal Mail conventions. Telephone numbers use the 01632 960xxx range that Ofcom reserves for drama, so no generated number can reach a real subscriber.

Cambridge postal reference

ParameterValue
Royal Mail post townCAMBRIDGE
Postcode areasCB
Postcode districts5
Ceremonial countyCambridgeshire
CountryEngland
RegionEast of England
Dialling code01223
Telephone range used01632 960xxx (Ofcom drama range)
Time zoneEurope/London

Postcode districts

CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5

Localities

  • Petersfield (CB1)
  • Trumpington (CB2)
  • Newnham (CB3)
  • Chesterton (CB4)
  • Barnwell (CB5)

Postal notes

  • The CB postcode area was substantially renumbered in 2001, when districts such as CB21-CB25 were created for the surrounding villages.

Example Cambridge addresses

Residential:
47 Hazel Close
Newnham
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB3 2XJ

Commercial:
Chiltern Engineering Group Ltd
30 The Ridgeway
Trumpington
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB2 9DY

Frequently asked questions

Are these real Cambridge addresses?

No. The CAMBRIDGE post town, its 5 postcode districts and the Cambridgeshire ceremonial county are genuine, but the house numbers, street pairings and names are fictional and the last three characters of each postcode are generated. The results are structurally valid test data, not deliverable addresses.

Which postcode districts does Cambridge use?

Cambridge is served by 5 districts in the CB postcode area: CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5.

What is the dialling code for Cambridge?

Cambridge uses the 01223 dialling code. Generated numbers are not built on live 01223 subscriber ranges: every number comes from the 01632 960xxx block that Ofcom reserves for drama and fiction, so it can never dial a real person.

Is a county line required on a Cambridge address?

No. Royal Mail has not required a county line since 1996 - the post town (CAMBRIDGE) and a correct postcode are sufficient. The generator includes Cambridgeshire as an optional line because many address forms and legacy databases still expect one.

Can I generate Cambridge addresses through the API?

Yes. Call GET /api/v1/addresses/random?location=cambridge&count=25 for JSON, or add &format=csv, &format=sql or &format=xml for bulk export. No API key is required.

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