Earl Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 1JR is located in the Market electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cambridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earl Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 1JP, CB1 1JS, CB1 1JX, CB1 1JN, CB1 1JW, CB1 1JU, CB1 1JL, CB1 1JT, CB1 1PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB1 1JR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 57% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 43% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 42.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.5% | 59.3% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 28.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around CB1 1JR this area, 0% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 83.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 5.4% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.4% | 83.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 49.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 61.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 61.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 9.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 62.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 6.6% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earl Street was 128.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Earl Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 93rd highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Earl Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £673,000 | 2025-03-18 | £693,177 |
| 24 Earl Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-03-20 | £675,000 |
| 24 Earl Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-03-20 | £675,000 |
| 10 Earl Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-03-10 | £776,786 |
| 21 Earl Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2022-11-10 | £1,191,185 |
CB1 1JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1JR 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Primary School Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,558 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 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,617 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 | 408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 668 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 1,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luk Thai At The Cricketers | The Cricketers, 18 Melbourne Place | 181 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 22 Fitzroy Street | 287 yd | |
| Efes Restaurant | 78 - 80 King Street | 292 yd | |
| Sushimania | 9 Christs Lane | 306 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | 8 Christs Lane | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Arms | Clarendon Arms, 35 - 36 Clarendon Street | 78 yd | |
| Free Press PH | The Free Press, 7 Prospect Row | 245 yd | |
| King Street Run P.H. | King Street Run, 86 - 88 King Street | 276 yd | |
| The Rad | St Radegund, 129 King Street | 288 yd | |
| Champion Of The Thames | Champion Of The Thames, 68 King Street | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 254 yd | |
| SUPER KEBAB HOUSE | 70 King Street | 309 yd | |
| Raja Indian Cuisine | 60 King Street | 347 yd | |
| Espresso Library | 21 St Andrews Street | 358 yd | |
| The Mac Daddy | 93, Parkside Place Parkside | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 247 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 5 Christs Lane | 305 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 344 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52 - 54 St Andrews Street | 382 yd | |
| John Lewis | 10 Downing Street | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 140 yd | |
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 266 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 548 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 696 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.