Malcolm Place is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 1LS 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 Malcolm Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 1LH, CB1 1LJ, CB1 1LE, CB1 1LN, CB5 8BJ, CB1 1LD, CB2 3HG, CB5 8BA, CB2 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB1 1LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 56.8% | 52% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 43.2% | 48% | 4.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 1LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 61.4% | 65.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 40.6% | 45.2% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 30.5% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 12% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 52.4% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 81.8% | 85.9% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 66.1% | 71.2% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 6.8% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 71.6% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 3.4% | -8.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malcolm Place was 433.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% higher than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malcolm Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 16th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 230.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Malcolm Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-02-11 | £273,739 |
| 33 Malcolm Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-10-31 | £281,592 |
| 12 Malcolm Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2013-11-25 | £271,224 |
| 36 Malcolm Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2011-12-16 | £411,845 |
| 35 Malcolm Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2011-08-10 | £306,085 |
The percentage of student residents living in CB1 1LS 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,776 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 | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Junior School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Road Infant School Milton Road , CB4 1UZ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | - not rated | 561 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor - A Foundation School Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Maths School 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge Vice Chancellor's Office, University Offices , The Old Schools CB2 1TN | - not rated | 551 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge 89 Regent Street , Cambridge CB1 2AW | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SPF International 4-5 Benet Place , Lensfield Road CB2 1EL | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance 14 George IV Street , Thomas House CB2 1HH | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance PRU Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Dough | 13 King Street | 20 yd | |
| Yippee Noodle Bar | 7 - 9 King Street | 35 yd | |
| THE LOCKER CAFE | 54 King Street | 61 yd | |
| Your Dumplings | 62 - 64 King Street | 94 yd | |
| Efes Restaurant | 78 - 80 King Street | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cambridge Brew House | The Cambridge Brew House, 1 King Street | 57 yd | |
| Champion Of The Thames | Champion Of The Thames, 68 King Street | 108 yd | |
| D'Arrys Wine Bar & Liquor Loft | 2 King Street | 116 yd | |
| King Street Run P.H. | King Street Run, 86 - 88 King Street | 169 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 51 Sidney Street | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warung Bakso | 11 King Street | 24 yd | |
| Raja Indian Cuisine | 60 King Street | 76 yd | |
| SUPER KEBAB HOUSE | 70 King Street | 123 yd | |
| T4 - Cambridge | 50 Sidney Street | 234 yd | |
| DULCIS | 12, Radcliffe Court Rose Crescent | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 44 - 46 Sidney Street | 243 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 5 Christs Lane | 291 yd | |
| Oseyo | 16 Petty Cury | 325 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 6 - 11 Market Hill | 338 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 4 - 5 Petty Cury | 385 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ'S Pieces Emmanuel Road | tennis courts | 164 yd |
| Jesus College | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 331 yd |
| The Glassworks Health Club THOMPSONS LANE | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Jesus Green Victoria Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 559 yd | |
| Jesus Green Lido JESUS GREEN JESUS GREEN VICTORIA AVENUE | swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Blue Fitness Granta Place | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Nci Sports And Social Club HOLLAND STREET | 929 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.