Petersfield is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 1BB is located in the Petersfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Petersfield, Cambridge, CB1 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 2AQ, CB1 2EL, CB1 2AL, CB1 2AB, CB1 1HS, CB1 1HQ, CB1 2AH, CB1 1BA, CB1 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB1 1BB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 47.6% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 56.6% | 52.4% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB1 1BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.1% | 56% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 32% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 53.8% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 71.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 71.7% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 37.9% |
| Other | 13.2% | 1.3% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 79.8% | 70.2% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 49.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 18.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 49.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 18.6% | 15.9% | -2.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 17.1% | 6.0% | 11.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petersfield was 238.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Petersfield has the 14th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 46th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Petersfield Mansions Petersfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-01-14 | £498,454 |
| 71 Petersfield Mansions Petersfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-11-25 | £309,552 |
| 72 Petersfield Mansions Petersfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-06-07 | £566,336 |
| 28 Petersfield Mansions Petersfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-01-14 | £493,810 |
| 65 Petersfield Mansions Petersfield, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2020-02-21 | £445,199 |
CB1 1BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CB1 1BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fin Boys Fish Butchers | 2 Mill Road | 115 yd | |
| Tu Casa Restaurant | 8 Mill Road | 136 yd | |
| 92@Compass | Wellington House East Road | 143 yd | |
| Kan Zaman | 22 Mill Road | 160 yd | |
| Noodles Plus + | 24 Mill Road | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tram Depot | The Tram Depot, 2 - 5 Dover Street | 245 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 11 Covent Garden | 280 yd | |
| The Duke Of Cambridge | The Duke Of Cambridge, 176 East Road | 308 yd | |
| Free Press PH | The Free Press, 7 Prospect Row | 332 yd | |
| WT's Sports Bar Ltd | 39B Burleigh Street | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor | 12 Mill Road | 139 yd | |
| The Mac Daddy | 93, Parkside Place Parkside | 169 yd | |
| Mr Taco takeaway | 68 Mill Road | 346 yd | |
| Lokum | 40 Burleigh Street | 360 yd | |
| The Vegan Witch | The Snug, 170 East Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 339 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 348 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 395 yd | |
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 547 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52 - 54 St Andrews Street | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 158 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 215 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 234 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 398 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 798 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.