Eden Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 2EL 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 Eden Street, Cambridge, CB1 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 2AB, CB1 1BB, CB1 2AD, CB1 2AQ, CB1 2AL, CB1 1HQ, CB1 2HR, CB1 1HS, CB1 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB1 2EL is primarily male, with 59.4% of the population 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 | 40.7% | 40.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 59.3% | 59.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.4% 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 | 89.2% | 91.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 53.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -36.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -8.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95.8%) 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 | 67.4% | 64.5% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -9.6% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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 2EL this area, 2.4% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.5% | 24.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 66.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 11.9% | 15.3% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 14.6% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 66.3% | 60.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 35.3% 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 | 49.1% | 35.3% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -47.9% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 20.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.4% | 28% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8% 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 | 48.5% | 35.2% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -48.0% |
| 10+ Years | 29.4% | 8% | -21.4% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 2.6% | -7.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 41.3% | 36.7% | 1.9% | 39.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.2% | 76.7% | -34.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.1% | 0.3% | 8.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 7.5% | 0.2% | 7.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 20.5% | 6.0% | 14.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eden Street was 272.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eden Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 37th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Eden Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2000-06-23 | £853,626 |
CB1 2EL 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 2EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 302 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,698 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 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,634 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 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,749 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 | 1,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,024 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 | 241 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 868 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 | 55 yd | |
| Tu Casa Restaurant | 8 Mill Road | 67 yd | |
| Sally Anne Lewis Catering | Fenners Cricket Club Mortimer Road | 103 yd | |
| Kan Zaman | 22 Mill Road | 116 yd | |
| Noodles Plus + | 24 Mill Road | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 11 Covent Garden | 211 yd | |
| The Live and Let Live | 40 Mawson Road | 335 yd | |
| The Tram Depot | The Tram Depot, 2 - 5 Dover Street | 363 yd | |
| Free Press PH | The Free Press, 7 Prospect Row | 421 yd | |
| The Duke Of Cambridge | The Duke Of Cambridge, 176 East Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjuna Ltd Kitchen 1 & Ground Floor | 12 Mill Road | 83 yd | |
| The Mac Daddy | 93, Parkside Place Parkside | 254 yd | |
| Mr Taco takeaway | 68 Mill Road | 310 yd | |
| Kim's Bulgogi | 77 Regent Street | 439 yd | |
| City Kebab | 73 Regent Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 355 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 448 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52 - 54 St Andrews Street | 583 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 68 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 100 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 144 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 451 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Stephen Perse Foundation UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 837 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.