Farran is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 1QF 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 Farran, Cambridge, CB1 1QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 1QG, CB1 1QB, CB1 1QD, CB1 2NR, CB1 1QQ, CB1 1QJ, CB1 1QE, CB1 1QA, CB1 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB1 1QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.7% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.3% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 54.1% | 58.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 28.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 54% | 47.5% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 34% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 1QF this area, 8.4% 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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 8.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 12.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 58.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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 | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 78.6% | 69% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 69.4% | 60.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 13.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 60.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 8.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farran was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farran has the 27th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 178th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Farran, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2022-07-29 | £430,100 |
| 7 Farran, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-12-18 | £374,892 |
| 2 Farran, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £243,750 | 2017-03-10 | £278,734 |
CB1 1QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1QF 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,275 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 | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | 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 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | - not rated | 685 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 829 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,327 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge School of Languages 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge 89 Regent Street , Cambridge CB1 2AW | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance 14 George IV Street , Thomas House CB2 1HH | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance PRU Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 1,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMMS Ltd | Cherry Trees St Matthews Street | 86 yd | |
| Fu | 12 Norfolk Street | 127 yd | |
| Oscar's Lockdown Pizza | The Blue Moon, 2 Norfolk Street | 128 yd | |
| Serco PECS | Cambridge Crown Court, 83 East Road | 130 yd | |
| Eko Kitchen | 8 Norfolk Street | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Moon | The Blue Moon, 2 Norfolk Street | 128 yd | |
| The Dobblers Inn | The Dobblers Inn, 184 Sturton Street | 201 yd | |
| WT's Sports Bar Ltd | 39B Burleigh Street | 276 yd | |
| The Alexandra Arms | The Alexandra Arms, 22 - 24 Gwydir Street | 277 yd | |
| The Duke Of Cambridge | The Duke Of Cambridge, 176 East Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Pod 3, Food Social | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 236 yd | |
| The Vegan Witch | The Snug, 170 East Road | 258 yd | |
| Lokum | 40 Burleigh Street | 285 yd | |
| The Mac Daddy | 93, Parkside Place Parkside | 538 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 280 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 423 yd | |
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 577 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 697 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 691 yd | |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 694 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 724 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 769 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 775 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 821 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.