Sturton Street is in Cambridge and in Cambridge district. CB1 2RU 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 Sturton Street, Cambridge, CB1 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB1 2LX, CB1 2LY, CB1 2QJ, CB1 2NR, CB1 2QH, CB1 2LZ, CB1 2LS, CB1 2QS, CB1 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB1 2RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 47.3% | 55.1% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 52.7% | 44.9% | -7.8% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 2RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% 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 | 78.5% | 67.5% | -11.0% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 22.5% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 57.8% | 60.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 2RU this area, 5.3% 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 67.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.8% | 11.6% | -22.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 67.3% | 26.2% | 33.8% | 33.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.5% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 11.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 77% | 74.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 65.2% | 54.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 19.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 54.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 15.1% | 10% | -5.1% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 10.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 16.4% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.2% | 37.2% | 27.0% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sturton Street was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sturton Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Abbey and the 68th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cambridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rexbury Court Sturton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 1999-08-27 | £339,184 |
| 2 Rexbury Court Sturton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,000 | 1997-05-07 | £217,958 |
CB1 2RU 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 2RU 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 | 120 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 68 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 77 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homerton Early Years Centre Holbrook Road , CB1 7ST | 4out of 4 | 3,263 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 | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Lensfield Road , CB2 1EN | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Street CofE Primary School Lower Park Street , CB5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 2 Vinery Way , CB1 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Coronation Street , CB2 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,424 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 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleridge Community College Radegund Road , CB1 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Inter-Church School Birdwood Road , CB1 3TD | 4out of 4 | 2,671 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 | 2,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Road Sixth Form College Long Road , CB2 8PX | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 3,476 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 | 636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sancton Wood School 2 St Pauls Road , CB1 2EZ | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Andrew's College Cambridge 13 Station Road , CB1 2JB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Stephen Perse Foundation , Union Road CB2 1HF | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMMS Ltd | Cherry Trees St Matthews Street | 128 yd | |
| Norfolk Street Bakery | 89 Norfolk Street | 207 yd | |
| Serco PECS | Cambridge Crown Court, 83 East Road | 212 yd | |
| Fu | 12 Norfolk Street | 221 yd | |
| Eko Kitchen | 8 Norfolk Street | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dobblers Inn | The Dobblers Inn, 184 Sturton Street | 84 yd | |
| The Blue Moon | The Blue Moon, 2 Norfolk Street | 243 yd | |
| The Alexandra Arms | The Alexandra Arms, 22 - 24 Gwydir Street | 258 yd | |
| The Geldart | The Geldart, 1 Ainsworth Street | 354 yd | |
| WT's Sports Bar Ltd | 39B Burleigh Street | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Pod 3, Food Social | Grafton Centre, Grafton Centre Fitzroy Street | 357 yd | |
| The Vegan Witch | The Snug, 170 East Road | 402 yd | |
| Lokum | 40 Burleigh Street | 429 yd | |
| The Mac Daddy | 93, Parkside Place Parkside | 674 yd | |
| Greggs | 10 Fitzroy Street | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, 172 East Road | 423 yd | |
| Harry's Chocs | 35 Grafton Street | 567 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 10a, Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road | 709 yd | |
| Waitrose | 6 - 8 Fitzroy Street | 715 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Cheddars Lane | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Cambridge) UNIT 2A UNIT 2A COLDHAMS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 297 yd |
| Active4Less (Cambridge) (Closed) Newmarket Road | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Pure Gym (Cambridge Grafton Centre) GRAFTON CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus) (Closed) EAST ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cambridge) CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way | indoor bowls | 741 yd |
| Parkside Pools & Gym GONVILLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Fenners Cricket And Tennis Ground FENNERS CRICKET GROUND FENNERS CRICKET GROUND MORTIMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Parkside Community College Parkside | 835 yd | |
| Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre QUEEN ANNE TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 887 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 | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 307.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 307.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.