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 223.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eden Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 49th highest crime rate of 395 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 | £781,489 |
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 | 798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,753 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 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | - not rated | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | - not rated | 449 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 643 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hills Road Sixth Form College Hills Road , CB2 8PE | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge 89 Regent Street , Cambridge CB1 2AW | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance 14 George IV Street , Thomas House CB2 1HH | - not rated | 559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chance PRU Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | - not rated | 559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cambridge School of Languages 119 Mill Road , CB1 2AZ | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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.