Gresham Road is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 2EP 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 Gresham Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 2EH, CB1 2EY, CB1 2ET, CB1 2EB, CB1 2EZ, CB1 2EX, CB2 1NS, CB2 1JP, CB2 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CB1 2EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 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 2EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 62.6% | 58.4% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 26.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 55.7% | 51.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 31.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around CB1 2EP this area, 8% 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 73.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 4.4% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 6.6% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 5.1% | -6.5% | 16.9% | -11.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 73.7% | 32.3% | 33.8% | 39.9% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 76.3% | 72.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 70.2% | 58.9% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 15.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 60% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 14.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 16.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 14.7% | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gresham Road was 320.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% lower than the Market average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gresham Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Market and the 26th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gresham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £355,000 | 2006-08-11 | £597,321 |
| 1A Gresham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £340,000 | 2006-07-31 | £563,429 |
| 8 Gresham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2003-09-05 | £1,315,112 |
| 3A Gresham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2002-10-18 | £1,880,935 |
| 10 Gresham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 1996-01-31 | £1,846,179 |
CB1 2EP 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 2EP 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) | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,946 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 | 237 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School 19 Norfolk Street , CB1 2LD | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Croft Primary School Chedworth Street , CB3 9JF | 3out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,781 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 | 1,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,284 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 | 249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heritage School 17 - 19 Brookside , CB2 1JE | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys School Trumpington Road , CB2 7AD | - not rated | 604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yim Wah Express | 2 - 4 Lensfield Road | 221 yd | |
| JI The Chicken Shop | 110 Regent Street | 228 yd | |
| Little Seoul | 108 Regent Street | 231 yd | |
| The House Authentic Thai | 106 Regent Street | 232 yd | |
| Sally Anne Lewis Catering | Fenners Cricket Club Mortimer Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent, 91 Regent Street | 239 yd | |
| De Luca Cucina & Bar | 83 Regent Street | 260 yd | |
| The Lab | 90 Regent Street | 271 yd | |
| The Emperor Public House | The Emperor, 21 Hills Road | 286 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells, 11 Covent Garden | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lan Hong House | 10 Lensfield Road | 231 yd | |
| Golden House | 12 Lensfield Road | 234 yd | |
| Kim's Bulgogi | 77 Regent Street | 277 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 32 - 34 Hills Road | 279 yd | |
| City Kebab | 73 Regent Street | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 52 Hills Road | 335 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 481 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 52 - 54 St Andrews Street | 552 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 707 yd | |
| John Lewis | 10 Downing Street | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 210 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 232 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Stephen Perse Foundation UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 609 yd | |
| St Marys School BATEMAN STREET | tennis courts | 654 yd |
| The Leys Sports Complex THE CHAPEL THE LEYS SCHOOL THE CHAPEL THE LEYS SCHOOL TRUMPINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 724 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 | 166.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.