Tenison Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 2DG 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 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 2DW, CB1 2EF, CB1 2DZ, CB1 2EE, CB1 2BX, CB1 2EA, CB1 2BU, CB1 2ED, CB1 2DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB1 2DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.5% | 52.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CB1 2DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 42% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (95.2%) 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 | 67.8% | 70.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 21.9% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 24.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2DG this area, 1.9% 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 77.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.1% | 77.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 44.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.8% | 82.8% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 74.8% | 65.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 9% | 14.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 65.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tenison Road was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tenison Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 31st lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Tenison Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2022-10-14 | £1,467,918 |
| 27 Tenison Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2021-03-24 | £1,313,421 |
| 57 Tenison Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2021-02-05 | £1,262,869 |
| 55 Tenison Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,457,000 | 2020-11-19 | £1,665,598 |
| 31 Tenison Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2019-10-07 | £1,110,098 |
CB1 2DG 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 2DG 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 | 142 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SALVATION ARMY CAMBRIDGE CITADEL CAMSA | Salvation Army Citadel, 3 Tenison Road | 162 yd | |
| Chaiiology | 102 Mill Road | 184 yd | |
| Bedouin Restaurant | 98 - 100 Mill Road | 189 yd | |
| Rubiaceae | 84 Mill Road | 191 yd | |
| Hungrill | 88 Mill Road | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Arms | The Salisbury Arms, 76 Tenison Road | 75 yd | |
| The Live and Let Live | 40 Mawson Road | 125 yd | |
| The Devonshire Arms | Devonshire Arms, 1 Devonshire Road | 221 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 11 Covent Garden | 257 yd | |
| the white swan | The White Swan, 109 Mill Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | 83A Mill Road | 210 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 83 Mill Road | 215 yd | |
| Mr Taco takeaway | 68 Mill Road | 229 yd | |
| Juic’it up | 116 Mill Road | 266 yd | |
| Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor | 12 Mill Road | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 196 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 454 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 551 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 177 Mill Road | 710 yd | |
| Retour Supermarket | 42 Clifton Road | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 533 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Stephen Perse Foundation UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 911 yd | |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 914 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 263 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.