Kingston Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 2NU 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 Kingston Street, Cambridge, CB1 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 2LW, CB1 2AZ, CB1 2LJ, CB1 2NZ, CB1 2BD, CB1 2PB, CB1 2LH, CB1 2BQ, CB1 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CB1 2NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 61.6% | 55.4% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 30.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 62.4% | 54.8% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2NU this area, 4.7% 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 78.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.6% | 78.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 44.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 82.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 71% | 59.4% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 19.5% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 58.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Street was 134.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingston Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 86th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Kingston Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-09-23 | £565,000 |
| 8 Kingston Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-03-31 | £729,277 |
| 57 Kingston Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-12-06 | £401,176 |
| 35 Kingston Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-09-06 | £486,904 |
| 11 Kingston Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-06-07 | £449,326 |
CB1 2NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2NU 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,899 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 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgefield Primary School Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 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 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trumpington Community College Lime Avenue , CB2 9FD | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 4,173 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 | 695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Bateman Street , CB2 1LY | - not rated | 1,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott's All Day | 111 - 113 Mill Road | 119 yd | |
| Lifecraft | The Bath House Gwydir Street | 131 yd | |
| Hot Numbers | Unit 6, Dales Brewery Gwydir Street | 135 yd | |
| Prana Restaurant & Lounge | 97 Mill Road | 141 yd | |
| Seoul Plaza 3 | 91 - 93 Mill Road | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingston Arms | Kingston Arms, 33 Kingston Street | 29 yd | |
| the white swan | The White Swan, 109 Mill Road | 125 yd | |
| The Petersfield | 2 Sturton Street | 133 yd | |
| The Devonshire Arms | Devonshire Arms, 1 Devonshire Road | 179 yd | |
| The Cambridge Blue | The Cambridge Blue, 85 - 87 Gwydir Street | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juic’it up | 116 Mill Road | 156 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 83 Mill Road | 174 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 83A Mill Road | 176 yd | |
| Mr Taco takeaway | 68 Mill Road | 301 yd | |
| The Pizza Co./Gourmet Burger & Fries | 178 Mill Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 78 - 80 Mill Road | 268 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 177 Mill Road | 517 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 5, 1 Station Square | 715 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 762 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 728 yd |
| Ymca (Cambridge) QUEEN ANNE HOUSE QUEEN ANNE HOUSE GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Parkers Piece PARK TERRACE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cambridge) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 984 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 | 153.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.